Yard Operative
Pertemps Reading are currently for an Yard Operative to join a busy timber merchant, based in Reading!
The successful candidate will be a customer focused, confident and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.
You will need a valid Forklift Counterbalance Certificate, to be considered for the role!
As an Yard Operative you will be responsible for:
- Order picking and loading customers' as well as the company vehicles
- Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallets from pick slots and racks as required
- Be a team player - assisting on goods inward, learning products, checking correct goods received and putting away correctly
- Assisting with customer sales and service - processing orders accurately and efficiently
- Assisting in the assembly of timber components to order requirements, stacking / pulling products off shelves as well as carrying products to replenish throughout the warehouse
- Checking goods inwards by the set procedures
- Putting stock away into its correct bin location, rotating on a first in first out basis
- Having a pro-active attitude to stock levels generally, advising management or specific individuals as appropriate of low or out of stock situations, or slow moving/over stocks
- After training, use woodworking machinery, forklift truck and other product moving equipment for the preparation of customers' orders
- Aware of health & safety - at all times work in a safe and responsible manner so as not to endanger your colleagues, customers, stock, plant, machinery or buildings
The successful candidate for this Yard Operative role will have the following:
- Previous experience in working with timber will be advantageous
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Effective communication skills
Weekly rota: 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 5.00pm
If you are interested in this Yard Operative role, please apply now!