Warehouse Operative
- Recruiter
- W E Dowds (Shipping) Ltd
- Location
- Londonderry
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 11 Jul 2018
- Sectors
- Distribution & Warehouse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Full Time, Permanent Contract Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Established in 1960, W.E. Dowds (Shipping) Ltd operate within the Associated British Ports Group covering Newport and Cardiff Docks. It has 10 Separate Covered Warehouses with a combined area of over 50,000 sq m including rail connected, covered loading/discharging warehousing.
All warehouses are wirelessly linked to a central database and all customers have password protected access to information via the internet.
The Role
We are looking for warehouse operatives/stevedores to join our team in Newport to assist with an increase in workload. The role will primarily involve controlling and despatching cargo stored within a warehouse or outside area and participating in the movement of cargo between the vessel and the quayside, in either loading or discharging operations.
Accountabilities
* The use of the computer-based stock control system to ensure stock is prepared in advance and its location is accurately recorded at all times.
* Participating in regular stock takes.
* Operating gantry crane and large forklifts to prepare cargo for dispatch and make efficient use of space within the warehouse for incoming cargo.
* To ensure that warehouses are kept clean by regular housekeeping activities.
* Loading stock to vehicles ? Liaising with the Weighbridge staff
* Reporting of damaged cargo directly to Supervisors ? Adhere to all Safe Working Procedures
* Working in a hatch with other stevedores to handle cargo in a safe and efficient manner. ? Adhere to relevant Safe Working Procedures.
* Using loose lifting gear and banding equipment.
* Operating large forklifts and crawler cranes to handle cargo.
* Using the computer-based stock control system to tally cargo during loading or discharge.
* Slinging and lifting cargo from vessels.
* Reporting of damaged cargo directly to Supervisors Additional Information: Please note that W.E Dowds (Shipping) Ltd undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical may be required before starting this position. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
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