Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative
Locations: Storrington RH20 & Cheshire CW9
Salary: £8 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (42.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: 30 June 2017
Reference: RHDWarOps/Storr&Ches/150617

The company offers services logistics services to the furniture and consumer goods industry across Europe.

With three locations in the UK, the company renders premium home delivery services covering the transport and assembly of furniture as well as the environmentally-friendly disposal and return services for mattresses and old furniture.

We are looking to recruit a number of Warehouse Operatives to join our teams based Storrington & Cheshire Depots..

Summary
To store materials, pick, pack and scan orders. The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Main Activities
* Loading & unloading vehicles following procedures
* Booking goods in and out
* Stacking of goods in correct storage bays
* Performing stock checks
* Preparing and completing orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule
* Ensure that all items that arrive and are dispatched are recorded on the appropriate paperwork and follow the agreed process
* Updating warehouse systems, ensuring a high degree of accuracy
* When loading vehicles ensure the load is Correct - Fit for Transit - NO evidence of damage
* Liaising with internal & external customers, in a professional and courteous manner
* Ensure equipment and stock are clearly labelled
* Ensure the warehouse is clean and tidy at all times
* To escalate all issues as appropriate
* Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment
* Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy at all times
* Ensure that all processes are adhered to at all times and all paperwork is completed correctly and ready for input.
* In addition to your normal duties you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business and flexibility should be recognised as paramount to the role

Key Skills and Experience
* Experience of working in a Warehouse environment
* Good general level of education
* Computer literate, able to use Word, Excel and Email
* Experience in dealing directly with customers with good communication skills
* Good team member with a flexible and can-do attitude, who can also work on own initiative
* Experience in the usage of a WMS/CRM system
* Ability to lift heavy objects
* Current Forklift Licence (Counter Balance & Reach)
* Good geographical knowledge would be an asset

To be considered for this position, please click 'Apply' to submit your CV and covering letter detailing why you think you are suitable for this position.

All Applications must be submitted by 17:30hrs on Friday 30th June 2017. If you do not hear from the HR Department within 2 weeks of submitting your application, then you have not been successful on this occasion.