Warehouse Operative - Fixed Term - Bournemouth - BOWH 0726

Job Purpose/ Role

Responsible for operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of accurate shipping, processing and receiving. To include but is not limited to, unloading, loading, picking, and stacking product.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a steward for all company Health and Safety policies and procedures including, safe operation of MHE, usage of the required PPE, and hazard reporting.
• Be proactive in ensuring the integrity of the food safety and food quality system are maintained
• Responsible for reporting and taking necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
• Unloading/loading containers and articulated lorries.
• Material sorting based on size, colour, type, batch, Best Before Date or product code.
• Arrange materials for order assembly.
• Follow production schedules and works orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Convey materials within warehouse to appropriate department (shipping, production and/or storage), in accordance with schedule and operating procedures
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute items to production workers or production line as required.
• Housekeeping duties as required
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements & Skills

• 2 years warehousing experience.
• Ability to work a flexible shift schedule.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Can manage high workloads and prioritise needs.
• Experience of working with a WMS system.
• Strong numeracy skills
• Able to communicate effectively, with fluency in English.
• Team player.

Additional Information

• Personal clothing is allowed, but strict health & safety procedures must be followed to avoid cross-contamination. Jewellery, rings, earrings, false nails, nail varnish and false eyelashes are not permitted in the warehouse. Shorts must be on or below the knee.