KM85 – Warehouse Operative
Location: Altrincham
Salary: £25,400 - £27,000 Per Annum
Job Summary: Day to day 3PL operations, including email management and forklift operations for all Key Account freight & stock arrivals and departures. Also, general warehouse operational work.
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Warehouse Operative on behalf of one of our clients. Applications from ex-military candidates are actively encouraged, however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitoring all emails and day-to-day requests from Key Account team.
Maintain a safe working environment by applying a ‘Safety First’ approach to working
Ensure all equipment and areas of the warehouse are clean, tidy and orderly
Daily checks to be completed of all mechanical equipment to ensure they are safe to use
Booking in of all incoming stock and storing in a safe manner. Ensuring these are put in the correct locations.
Order Picking – Pick and prepare products for shipping, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Quality – Ensure the inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances to the Supervisor/Line Manager.
Completing QC procedures as/when required.
Tracking monthly storage and handling charges and communicating to the Key Account team
Warehouse security – keeping warehouse secure, reporting any discrepancy in stock to the Supervisor and warehouse never left unattended when shutters are open.
Assisting in other warehouse roles, not just one primary role.
Assist with load and unloading of vehicles, checking against notes to ensure accuracy of receipt or dispatch of goods.
Raise concerns/issues with Supervisor/Line Manager as soon as they are noted
Flexibility with hours to suit the company requirements.
Essential key skills / experience:
Full valid Forklift licenses – both reach and counterbalance.
Physically capable.
High attention to detail.
Computer literate.
Good numerical skills.
Able to work under pressure, multitask and work to deadlines.
Willing to go the extra mile by starting early / finishing late when needed or asked.
Good time keeping.
Positive attitude and good communication skills (written and verbal).
Able to maintain good relationships with colleagues’, subcontractors, and customers.
Desirable key skills / experience:
Knowledge of CargoWise.
MS Excel knowledge.
3PL Operational Experience.
Full, clean UK driving license