Warehouse Operator

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Job Req Number: 99930
Time Type: Full Time

**Warehouse Operator**

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. Please see the links at the bottom the page, to find out more about us.

DSV are recruiting for Warehouse Operators in Thrapston working a PM shift.

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 operational and 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.

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 and minimizing any losses and damages during these processes. To complete all tasks with a high degree of accuracy to ensure and maintain organisation standards. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, health and environment procedures. Maintain a safe working environment within the Warehouse and reporting any incidents or accidents immediately to the relevant manager

**Key Tasks**
- 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

**Duties / Responsibilities**
- Understand and comply with all relevant Company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.
- Ensure Company business is treated in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to persons outside the Company.
- Act in a professional manner, ensure good working relationships are maintained and promote a good image of the Company at all times
- Maintain and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, to be aware of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSAS18001 and to appreciate the responsibility you have to adhere to the respective procedures.
- Be aware that the Company operates a Quality Assurance system ISO 9001:2008 and adhere to the respective procedures.
- Ensure a good standard of housekeeping through observance of relevant Company policies and ensure that work areas are secure and locked when unoccupied.
- Where appropriate challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.
- Attend any development training as required in compliance with the Company’s commitment to the Investors in People standard.

**Skills and Competencies**
- 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. The relevant vehicle (eg. shunter, etc.)
- 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
- Own transport

**What can we offer you?**
- Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
- Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on the link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets.
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