Distribution Centre Operative

**Hours**:Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm /Sunday to Thursday - 8am - 4pm, with part paid breaks (Shifts may change)

**Location**:Chippenham Wiltshire

**Company description**

Furniturebox is a fast-growing online furniture business. Our mission is to make beautiful homes possible for everyone, with ease, whatever your budget. We have a gorgeous range of stylish and practical furniture for all rooms, and a helpful team ready to answer any questions, with our 4.9 Trustpilot rating showing how much we care. Our fast, free next-day delivery with 8pm cut-off and our finance options mean our products can be in their new homes hassle-free. With big plans to become the best furniture company in the UK, USA and globally, we’re all about the moments, the memories, and the feeling of truly being at home.

**Role Summary**

As a Distribution Centre Operative, you will be responsible for picking, loading, and stacking boxes as well as putting away heavy items using a mobile scanner and pallet trucks.

This is an active role with heavy lifting, and all tasks must be accomplished while maintaining high standards of safety from the initiation of the operation to its completion.

**Duties and Responsibilities - Include but not limited to**:
**OPERATIONAL -**As an Operational Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient day-to-day running of the distribution centre. Your responsibilities will include:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct regular stock checks to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Carefully load, unload, and move heavy goods, including sofas, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Move pallets as required throughout the distribution centre.
- Receive and sort customer returns.
- Pick goods according to order specifications, preparing them for shipment.
- Label goods accurately as required.
- Handle all materials in a manner that protects quality and reduces damage.
- Scan materials into and out of locations in line with company procedures to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Operate forklifts safely and responsibly.
- Attend Toolbox Talks and Safety Meetings as required.
- Adhere to all documentation and administrative requirements.
- Operate computer systems according to the company IT Usage Policy.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and efficiency.

**HSE**

All employees must be familiar with the company’s policies and procedures related to safe vehicle operation, including but not limited to:
**Reporting Unsafe Acts or Incidents**
- Immediately report any unsafe behavior, conditions, or incidents—no matter how minor—to the shift lead.

**Personal Safety and Awareness**
- Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those around you.

**Work Area Cleanliness**
- Ensure the work area is always kept clean, organized, and free of hazards.

**Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**
- Wear the correct PPE at all times, as mandated by company policy.

**Emergency Knowledge and Preparedness**
- Be knowledgeable about all emergency procedures.
- Know the location and proper use of emergency equipment.

**Safe Lifting and Loading Practices**
- Follow correct lifting techniques and loading procedures to prevent injury and damage.

**Compliance with Company Policies**
- Ensure strict adherence to all Furniturebox HSE policies and procedures.

**What do we need from you?**

**Key Skills and Qualifications**:

- A forklift truck license is advantageous; willingness to obtain a license is essential.
- Experience operating and using a wide range of tools and machinery is beneficial.
- Good understanding and experience working with extensive warehouse management systems.
- High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Polite, professional, and customer-oriented approach.
- Proactive with a flexible approach to work.
- Able to handle and move heavy goods safely.
- Knowledge of and commitment to safe practices in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards.

**The Bonus Bits - A few extra things we do to make Furniturebox a great place to work**:

- Perkbox membership for discounts and savings on lots of your everyday essentials, wellness, and other special treats
- Staff discount across our product range
- Employee of the month: we want to celebrate our successes across the whole company.
- Discounted private healthcare with Vitality.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Team events: we plan events and regular get-togethers for our teams to have fun and socialise - if that's something you would like to take part in
- 33 Days (Including Bank Holidays)
- Holiday increments that increase after 2 years
- Monthly team buffet lunch

Pay: From £13.09 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person