Warehouse Operative with FLT (Counterbalance)
Site Based – Middleton, M24 4NE
Salary - £11.50 to £12.50 per hour DOE + Benefits
Please Note – Applicants must be aged 18+ and eligible to work in the UK
We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative to join us on a permanent basis within a busy warehouse team.
The role will involve understanding customer packing requirements and delivery procedures, and relaying this information to the team to ensure quality standards are upheld. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, enthusiastic, computer literate and display a willingness to learn & develop their skills within the business.
We are looking for somebody with a can-do attitude who can maintain their performance level, manage their time and prioritise their workload in a busy and challenging environment.
The ideal candidate will assist the team in the warehouse, ensuring a high level of support to ensure that the warehouse runs smoothly with all tasks completed in an accurate and timely manner. Previous experience not necessary, but welcomed, and full training will be provided.
Role Responsibilities
- Packing/unpacking
- Picking
- Stock QC
- Stock counts
- Counterbalance FLT (loading/unloading)
- Container unloading / Palletising
- Coordinate goods-out operation by understanding multiple customer delivery procedures
- Create barcodes / end carton labels / packing lists / delivery notes
- Relay special packing instructions to peers and help to ensure high quality packing standards
- Handle the day-to-day dispatch on various platforms (UPS/Royal Mail/Pace Logistics/Multicity Couriers)
- General warehouse administration duties
- Ensure warehouse and goods in / out area is tidy and free of clutter.
- Follow and promote a positive health and safety culture.
Skills Required
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse environment is essential
- Counterbalance FLT licence is a must
- VNA licence not essential but would be advantageous
- MUST be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Organised, capable of managing time & prioritising workload
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
- Confidence to use initiative
- Ability to handle pressurised situations / tight deadlines
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and improve
Benefits
- On-site parking (free)
- Pension Scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Day off on your Birthday
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
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