The role of the warehouse operative is to ensure the picking, packing and despatch of orders in a safe, timely and efficient manner. The role is executed across several tasks and operatives are expected to be able (with training) to be able to execute the full range of tasks.

The Health & Safety of all staff is of paramount importance. All staff members are required to:

• Abide by the Company’s Health and Safety Procedures.
• Recognise the importance of good Health & Safety Practice.
• Ensure they work in a safe manner at all times.
• Show all due consideration and respect for the health, safety and wellbeing of all co-workers.
• Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others.
• Ensure all accidents and near misses are reported.
• Ensure that potential or actual breaches of safe working practices are identified, reported and appropriate remedial action taken.

• Picking orders using hand.
• Confirm items picked correspond to the items described on the Hand-Held Terminal.
• Packing items to ensure they remain secure and undamaged to their destination.
• Loading goods into cages.
• Packing goods onto pallets in a safe, stable and safe condition.
• Move stock around by hand, trolley or hand pallet truck.
• Carry out stock counts as and when required.
• Report any discrepancies.
• Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner.
• Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency.
• Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.

In addition, once qualified on warehouse Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE)

• Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Loading of goods onto nominated carrier transport using MHE.
• Picking orders using MHE.
• Moving stock using MHE.

• Working as part of a team.
• Problem-solving.
• Manual Handling.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Flexible approach to duties and tasks.
• Ensure specified deadlines for work and/or reporting are met.
• Be accountable for the area of business you work in.
• A willingness to learn and be willing to obtain a FLT/MHE Licence.
• Ensure any special instructions are noted and carried out.
• Any other function or activity required with this function