Warehouse Operative

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all of their bar and sundry supplies. LWC Drinks are more than just a distributor and at 24th place in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100, they have become the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain. Their aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, as well as an impressive and extensive portfolio of products. Currently LWC Drinks employ over 1000 people and they have 14 depots across the UK as well as a Support Centre and Hub distribution centre based in Chadderton, Manchester,

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Reports To: Warehouse & Distribution Manager

The purpose of the Warehouse Operative will be to complete tasks which assist the day to day running of the warehouse, the up keep of the warehouse, the organisation of warehouse locations and to ensure the correct storage of all products. Correct manual handling is one of the main requirements of this role.

Key Skills:
- Adheres to the warehouse health and safety procedures
- Responsible for correctly picking orders and placing in the correct areas for deliveries
- Reporting stock issues to supervisory or stock control team
- Ensure that all stock delivered is put away in a timely manner; all stock must be put away in the correct warehouse locations and match the notes received
- Assist in the stock takes when requested
- Assist with ensuring that housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
- Filling out the correct information on the out of date list, damaged stock list, and MHE records
- Being able to prioritise workloads
- Flexible approach to working
- A “can do” attitude

Knowledge and Experience:
- Good team-working skills
- Good communication skills
- A counterbalance licence or flexi licence would be advantageous but not essential.