Job Description
Job Summary
To provide support to the MK Warehouse team under the supervision of the Team Leader.
3pm - 11pm
Essential Job Duties:
* Pick customer orders, ensuring a high level of quality and productivity
* Packaging and dispatch of books
* Forklift driving and maintenance
* Supervise unloading/loading of containers and trailers
* Assist with goods inwards/outwards in accordance with procedures
* Ship goods outwards ensuring that they are clearly labelled and addressed correctly
* Maintain the distribution area, goods inwards, loading bay area and yard in a clean and orderly manner.
* Assist in Quality Control
* Assist in removing waste materials from site
* Assist with regular stock takes as required;
* Work to set procedures in accordance with quality controls
* Monitor and report necessary replenishment of supplies
* To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment.
* To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.
* In addition to the above the Warehouse Assistant will perform other duties as reasonably requested by the management team
Essential Physical Demands:
* Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
* Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 20 kilos during the assigned shift.
* Ability to push/pull in a manufacturing environment up to 20 kilos to push during the assigned shift.
* Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
* Ability to bend, kneel/squat, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
* Ability to work designated shift including overtime as required.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule which could include nights and weekends & ability to travel as needed
* Exposure to wide range of temperatures
Qualifications
Experience:
* 6 months experience in a warehouse environment required
Education:
* GCSE’s or equivalent.
Skills:
* Must be able to operate a personal computer effectively.
* Reading comprehension
* Writing skills
* Math skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment
* Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
* Ability to work independently or collaborate in a group environment
* Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands
* Ability to meet and maintain production standards
* Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance
* Hold a valid counter balance fork lift truck licence & be used to working in a fast paced production environment.
* Advantage to hold a current valid VNA license
Additional Information
Perks/Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Life Assurance
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* Free Hot drinks
* Service Awards