Warehouse Operator

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager this role requires a strong work ethic, attention to details and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. There is a strong focus on ensuring that orders are accurately picked, securely packed and despatched to customers on time to keep the supply chain running smoothly and efficiently. To be successful in this role you will have excellent admin and organisational skills

**KEY ACTIVITIES**

Goods Inwards & Transfers
- Receipting and checking off deliveries and internally processing goods against documentation.
- Checking batch numbers and expiry date details on goods received and recording information on the advice note.
- Highlighting errors and discrepancies including short shelf-life goods.
- Booking and put-away of verified stock physically and onto the ERP system within target timeframe.
- Update logistics system with receipt details.
- Transferring goods and raw materials safely and efficiently throughout the factory as required.

Store Layout
- Storing goods appropriately and ensuring stock is allocated to the correct warehouse location.
- Recording stock details are required and verifying against ERP.
- Carrying our inventory counts on a regular basis, as requested.
- Carrying out housekeeping duties to maintain the required level of cleanliness or orderliness in the stores and the yard.

Despatch
- Identifying and picking stock as per pick sheets, accurately and efficiently.
- Preparing orders for despatch, with attention to detail on part numbers, quantity and batch numbers.
- Ensuring that goods are packed with care and attention.
- Recording weights and dimensions of consignments as required.
- Liaising with hauliers and couriers to lead consignments.
- Update logistics system with despatch details.

Forklift Truck Driving
- Operative the Forklift Truck, in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Making full checks on the Forklift Truck in advance of driving it, completing paperwork to the effect and notifying the Company of any faults immediately.

Waste Management
- Operating the cardboard baler and ensuring segregations of non-cardboard waste from this waste management process.
- Assisting with the Company’s Environmental Management objectives in relation to waste management, including the segregation, sorting, and preparation for collection of waste materials

**Other**
- To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
- To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required

**KEY SKILLS**

**Essential**
- Previous experience of working in a busy warehouse environment
- Experience of preparing packing lists and customs documentation
- Logistics experience - booking and organising freight
- Working knowledge of warehouse/stock management systems
- Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Exceptional level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to organise efficiently and methodically

**Desirable**
- Pivot Steer P1 licence would be advantageous
- Having worked in a similar industry that is a heavily regulated environment
- Experience using Navision
- Previous working knowledge of Sharepoint

**KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**

**Internal**
- Customer Service
- Production
- Supply Chain

**External**
- Carriers and subcontractors