Warehouse Operative

Location:  Basildon, SS14

Full Time:  Working Monday to Friday on a rota / shift basis

Salary:  £27,000

Our client is a leading logistics and distribution company dedicated to delivering excellence in warehousing and cargo management. We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Operatives to join our client's team and contribute to their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all the cargo passing through their warehouse.

As Warehouse Operative, on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for loading and unloading freight and ensuring that cargo is accounted for and looked after within the warehouse.

Warehouse Operative duties include:

• Ensure the safe loading/unloading of all freight going through the warehouse.
• Relay any shortages/damages to the warehouse supervisor/manager or the relevant department, ensuring a proper document trail is kept.
• Ensure dims etc are checked and reported back to the relevant department.
• Keep freight safe and secure.
• Ensure that appropriate booking, picking and stock check procedures are adhered to.
• Quality-check all freight before it leaves the warehouse.
• Ensure that all freight leaving the warehouse is signed for upon collection and all adjustments are made on the warehouse management system.
• Ensure maintenance and upkeep of forklifts and any other warehouse equipment; completing daily and weekly forklift checks, as required.
• To report any issues to the warehouse supervisor relevant department personnel.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse ensuring all rubbish is placed in the skip or respective disposal area
• Ensure forklifts are placed on charge at the end of every day.
• Follow all procedures in the Warehouse Procedure Manual.
• Comply with hi-vis and safety policies.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, on a rota / shift basis:

Early:  06.00 - 14.30

Lates:  11.30 - 20.00 (or finish)

A flexible approach to working hours is essential due to the nature and needs of the business and you may be called upon to work outside these hours.

In return, the successful Warehouse Operative will be offered £27,000.

We are keen to speak to people with a years' warehouse / pick and pack experience in a similar role, who have FLT Certification (CB min  3000kg) and good / accurate IT Skills.

Contact us today.  

careers@redrecruit.com 

01376 503567 

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