Warehouse Operator

Company description:
DSV - Global transport and logistics
DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services - as part of the operation or in a varietyof supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Job description:
**JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY**

The Warehouse Operative’s role is to facilitate and ensure that all inbound and outbound shipment is safely and accurately unloaded, received, checked, wrapped and put-away and execute all other tasks relating to warehouse operation in accordance with operationaland health and safety procedures. Able to follow standard operating procedures and work in a methodical and tidy manner. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of material / stock management techniques and inventory control methods and procedures

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Supervisor, the warehouse operative has overall accountability daily warehousing operations which includes receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and delivery of stock items, operating Manual Handling Equipment as required andminimizing any losses and damages during these processes. To complete all tasks with a high degree of accuracy to ensure and maintain organisation standardsEnsure compliance with safety, quality, health and environment procedures. Maintain a safe workingenvironment within the Warehouse and reporting any incidents or accidents immediately to the relevant manager.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To 'handle’ the goods in the vehicles/containers to ensure they are ready for replenishment.
- To pick and pack products which includes unboxing, labelling, re-boxing and stacking products on pallets.
- To carry out all tasks connected with Goods being returned which includes, unloading vehicles, sorting returns and putting stock away
- To ensure quality and accuracy whilst performing any operation.
- To perform quality, audit and other checks on product or storage locations as required.
- To maintain stock integrity by ensuring correct stock and system moves.
- To perform all other duties as reasonably required that are consistent with both training and experience.
- Health and safety - to be fully compliant with all health and safety requirements including warehouse procedures, PPE and house-keeping.
- To complete the pre and post use inspections on the workplace transport and report any malfunction or damage to ensure that the work place transfer is in good working order at all times

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS**
- 2 GCSE’s in maths and English
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment
- Ability to challenge health and safety failures
- Use own initiative to pro-actively suggestion improvements in procedures
- Relevant workplace transport qualifications and previous experience of using a counterbalance and reach truck.
- Understanding of basic health and safety principles
- Good ability to speak English and understand verbal instructions
- Good ability to read and write English and understand written instructions
- Ability to plan and manage own time

**ABOUT DSV CAREERS**

Do you want to be part of something 75,000 times bigger than you?

That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.

We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.

People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level - where ambition meets teamworkin an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices inmore than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty.

If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential.

We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others - and we all made the choice to forward our careers.

Join us and forward your career at DSV.