Warehouse Operative

The Opportunity

The principal duties and responsibilities of this warehouse operative role is to ensure accurate stock levels in the warehouse, picking and packing the orders for delivery the following day and to conduct cycle counts of the stock as required.…………

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

The principal duties and responsibilities of a Warehouse Operative are to ensure all stock and process related activity is undertaken in accordance with our practices, procedures and quality system, without error and safely.

The principal duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Accurate Order checking, picking, packing and dispatch of goods as per procedure and instructions
• Goods Inwards, checking, sorting and put-away of products received
• Reporting any discrepancies or problems to line manager/supervisor without delay
• Excellent communications with all relevant departments within the organisation
• General housekeeping to ensure that stock is stored in a safe and clean environment
• Stock taking and regular cycle counting
• Processing of returns from customers.
• Participation in appropriate training as may be required from time to time
• Experienced in the operation of MHE / fork lifts  (subject to licence/training status) – desirable
• Keeping your designated area tidy and clean

Qualification & Experience:

The principal skills, experience and personal characteristics, are:

• Minimum 2 years Warehouse experience, i.e. goods in, put-away, pick, pack, dispatch & stock control
• Forklift License
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail

Other:

Friendly, flexible and be willing to work as part of a team

Good organisational and communications skills

Ability to work under pressure and own initiative

Additional information:

Working hours          Monday – Friday                09.00 – 17.00 (some weekend or after-hours work may be required)

Hands-on experience with warehouse computer systems advantageous, especially SAP

Please note although the above is a description of the requirements of the role, as stated in your contract of employment, you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties as the Company may require from time to time.

Please note that all Vital  staff work within quality management systems and that all the above will apply to the product portfolio.