Warehouse Operative

**Warehouse Operative**

Crown SDS are offering an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team environment in a rapidly growing business. We are seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives seeking involvement in variety of tasks.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Front Line Manager, you will be responsible for:

- Communicating with drivers to ensure efficient receipt and delivery of products
- Loading and unloading of deliveries
- Using manual handling best practices to lift up to 20 kilos as part of the picking process in addition to use of FLT
- To achieve all set standards for the delivery of all items of stock and to achieve KPI targets
- Reporting and KPI distribution to internal and external departments.

There will also be a requirement on occasions to cover Warehouse Driver role, driving company van to make some local collections

We operate various shift times, 40 hours a week. Current shifts available 0500 to 1330 or 1230 to 2100. Flexibility required as shifts may rotate.

10% additional pay for any hours worked between 7pm and 7am

**Duties Include**:

- Co-ordinate, monitor and assist with the receipt, order and dispatch of goods
- Ensure deliveries are unloaded within given time scales and checked against paperwork reporting any errors to the parties concerned
- Loading and unloading of imports and exports, trailer and containers ensuring accuracy and maintaining safe load systems using manual handling or fork lift equipment.
- Ensure accuracy when loading vehicles, maintaining safe load standards
- Updating and maintaining system accuracy for all movements
- Ensure the customer receives a first class service
- Demonstrate a keen eye whilst working under pressure.
- Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring you comply with statutory law, company policy & health & safety guidelines
- Ensure deliveries are unloaded within given time scales and checked against paperwork reporting any errors to the parties concerned
- Organise and process pallet network movements to correct vehicles checking load requirements and ensure timely dispatch of goods
- Liaising with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met
- Absence cover will be required for driving duties to shuttle goods between premises
- Any other ad-hoc duties as required within reasonable request.

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive, and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels

**Applicant Criteria**:

- Strong work ethic giving full attention to detail and accuracy as high degree of detail and focus is required on every job
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and manual handling techniques
- Strong administration skills including Microsoft Office experience
- Proven knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work with all levels of staff.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Goods in and stock control experience
- Be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to be flexible and cover other shifts for holidays etc etc
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with willingness to co-operate and work effectively as part of a team
- Counterbalance FLT license compulsory Ability to work with mínimal supervision on your own initiative, but must also work well as part of a team
- Previous Warehouse experience is essential
- Full Driving licence is required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £11.29 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discounts

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tamworth, B78 3HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- FLT licence (required)