Due to continued business growth an opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Operative.
The successful applicant will hold a valid licence for the operation of counterbalance forklifts and be experienced in the operation of auxiliary warehouse equipment, including (but limited to) electric and manual pallet trucks. Must be willing to work on a rotational shift pattern.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Main Responsibilities:
Loading & Unloading Various Size and Type Vehicles/Pallets
Picking Boxes and Pallets ready for dispatch
Moving pallets of Raw Material into the Print Preparation Room
Receipt of FGS from finishing departments
Using various IT systems to electronically receipt and issue both raw materials, consumables and finished goods.
Assist the warehouse manager in ensuring accurate stock levels are maintained.
Using IT equipment to print labels and pallet labels.
Empty bins of waste into compactor / open top bins
General housekeeping including tidying up of the department.
Tidying yard when instructed to do so.
Liaising with Planning manager, TOP Team, and suppliers to ensure board requirements are called off and delivered on time including calling off material from external storage locations.
Assisting in annual stock checks
Tracking Raw Material Purchase orders that are placed, ensuring all loads are booked in for delivery in time for production.
Producing delivery notes and picklists for FGS dispatches to UK and EU
Carrying out stock investigations when they arise and correcting any failings that are discovered.
Organizing the collection and changeovers for waste material open top and compactor bins for paper/Wood recycling.
Any other duties as instructed by the Warehouse Manager
To comply with all business management system requirements
Skills and Attributes:
Willing and able to work well within both a team and as an individual
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training
Experience of working with Information Management Systems and associated IT hardware advantageous
Good communication skills
Experience of working within an environment which adheres to various accreditations advantageous
Valid counter balance forklift truck licence
Able to show a high degree of initiative and flexibility
Benefits for the Warehouse Operative include:
Wage commensurate with experience
25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance
Workplace Pension
Training on all relevant IMS`s and personal development in line with the role
Overtime available, paid at x1.5 standard hourly rate