Warehouse Operative

**Warehouse Operative**:
To work as part of the **Warehouse team** to help achieve the daily warehouse plan whilst adhering to procedures, rules and processes set out by Warehouse management and other key functions.

70% of this job will require dealing with customers, utilising a computer and telephone, while 30% will involve picking orders and FLT driving.

To work in a safe and time effective manner in accordance with health and safety standards and ensuring food safety, hygiene and quality standards are achieved at all times.

**KEY ACTIVITIES**:
Warehouse
- Unload delivery vehicles. For this purpose, up to date counterbalance and reach truck licences must be maintained.
- Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, ensure all goods delivered to the warehouse are routinely checked to verify that the quantity received matches the delivery documentation.
- To note the delivery documentation with any discrepancies, damages and quality issues, ensuring that only goods fit for purpose are receipted.
- Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, ensure goods received are transferred to their designated storage areas and stowed in a manner which facilitates good stock rotation and stock is indeed rotated.
- Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, ensure stocks are stored in a safe manner with due regard to racking loads and evacuation routes.
- Check the documentation for the load is accurate and complete.
- Ensure that the designated load is delivered to the correct delivery point.
- Obtain proof of delivery and return.
- Adhere to delivery site rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Ensure goods collected are checked and verified to the documentation. Any discrepancies/damages to be noted before signature.
- Return the goods to the factory and deliver to the appropriate area.
- To ensure that the FLT daily check sheet is carried out.

**Other duties**:
This job description is not exhaustive and is intended for guidance only. You are required to perform any other duties as the needs of the business dictate / as directed by management.

**Hours of work
- 3 on, 1 off-3 on, 7off from 06.30 am-7 pm** (however flexibility around core working hours is essential)

**Summary**

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be essential in ensuring efficient materials handling and maintaining a well-organized warehouse environment. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, your core skills in warehouse operations will be complemented by your premium expertise in forklift operation and warehouse management systems. You will be responsible for stocking, picking and packing, as well as shipping and receiving goods. Your relevant skills in heavy lifting and mechanical knowledge will support the team in achieving operational excellence. Join us to contribute to a dynamic and productive warehouse team.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience in warehouse operations and materials handling
- Proficient in forklift operation and knowledgeable in warehouse management systems
- Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to perform heavy lifting
- Experience with stocking, picking & packing, and shipping & receiving
- Competent in loading and unloading goods, including familiarity with AS400 systems

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

Pay: £14.52 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leeds LS25 6PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- FLT or Reach license (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WO24052