Warehouse Operative

Purpose:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and work as part of a business that is prepared to invest in your future.

We currently have an opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our Warehousing team. As part of our warehousing team you will be responsible for the receipt of good inwards and outwards from the warehousing depot. Working alongside our production team you will be responsible for moving goods from end of production line to placement in the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues;

·      Responsible for the receipt of goods inwards and outwards;

·      Provide an excellent level of service and support to the customer at all stages of the customer experience;

·      Carry out fork-lift duties in a safe and efficient manner;

·      Assist with stock reconciliation, ensuring stock control systems are up to date and inventories are accurate;

·      Assist with improvements and efficiencies in all warehousing aspects;

·      Responsible for material waste management;

·      Ensure that machinery is in a safe and satisfactory working manner and conduct regular checks;

·      Assist in the manufacture of ancillary products;

·      Ensure effective house- keeping in accordance with company procedures;

·      Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and maintained, ensuring quick & accurate information can be obtained when required;

·      Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a ‘one team approach’ to deliver the company’s performance standards and the business objectives;

Criteria

Essential

Education

·        GCSE qualification in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent.

·        Forklift Truck Licence

Experience

·        Experience of working in a warehouse within a manufacturing sector

·        Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment

Skills and Competences

·        Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written

·        Good analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Ability to work on own initiative

·        Computer literate

·        Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety

·        Desire for personal and professional development

Circumstances

·        Able to work flexible hours as required, overtime and a shift pattern

·        Normal colour vision

Personality Fit:

·        Ambitious & passionate about our brand, our reputation, and our customers

·        An ambassador for our company values and someone who leads by example

·        Enthusiastic & knowledgeable about all things Kilwaugher

·        A self-motivated relationship builder with a positive outlook

·        Determined and driven by results whilst eager to work at pace