Warehouse Operative

Overview

Ensures the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods, and products to meet business operations and customer demand.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Unloading vehicles by hand or with a forklift truck and checking in stock.
• Checking and reporting any damaged or missing goods.
• Sorting and placing materials or items on racks and shelves, either by hand or using a forklift truck.
• Collecting items from throughout the warehouse and preparing orders for delivery or pickup according to a schedule.
• Ensuring delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production standards.
• Performing warehouse inventory controls via scanner and/or computer.
• Conducting stock counting and location checks.
• Ensuring all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Operating in a safe manner while complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Performing routine maintenance on the forklift truck.
• Cleaning and maintaining the warehouse.

Person Specification

The person specification describes the individual needed to effectively carry out these duties. Essential requirements include:

• Specific – Directly related to the job profile.
• Justifiable – Demonstrably needed to perform the work.
• Measurable – Objectively assessable criteria.

Experience

Experience is valued over time served; quality is more important than quantity. Required experience includes:

• Counterbalance Forklift truck license.
• Experience in a fast-paced, target-driven warehouse environment.
• VNA or reach truck license.
• Previous use of Dexterity.

Knowledge & Qualifications

Knowledge required includes the ability to follow instructions and any specialized skills. Qualifications must be justified based on the work requirements:

• Awareness of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Certification to operate a forklift.
• First aid training.

Skills & Competencies

Skills are the abilities to perform tasks effectively, while competencies are applied skills that combine knowledge, ability, and attitude:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to comply with health and safety policies.

Physical, Mental & Emotional Demands

This role requires a good range of mobility and involves bending, stretching, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Life insurance.