Warehouse Operative (SY3)

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Department: Warehouse

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Starting Date: March 2023

Status / Type: Permanent

Days: 5

Start Time: 10:30

Finish Time: 20:00

Lunch Break: 30 minutes unpaid

Hours per week: 45 Hours per week

Position Statement

Having recently moved into a new facility at Oxen Business Park Shrewsbury (SY3 5HJ) we are now looking to add to our team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the warehouse operation during the peak loading period and will enable the shift to achieve its KPI’s and provide excellent customer service. Receipting, Picking, Packing and Loading will form a major part of the role, and the ability to work accurately and prioritise your own workload are essential, as is an understanding of the product range and an awareness of the requirements to store, and transport the products safely. It is also important to build a good working relationships within the Warehouse Team and within the wider business.

Employee Benefits

• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing to 25 days after 5 years
• 8 days Statuary Bank Holidays
• Uniform and PPE Provided
• Hot Drinks Provided
• No requirement for weekend working
• Opportunities for training and further development
• New Facilities and MHE

Performance Objectives

• To operate in a safe and efficient manner at all times
• To support the warehouse in achieving daily goals/KPI’s
• To provide timely and accurate information

Compliance Expectations

• HILO – Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty and Obedience
• Respect for Colleagues at all times
• Respect Company’s values and uphold the Mission Statement

Software knowledge and level of proficiency

Warehouse Management Software - Experienced

Qualification / Certificates / Licenses

• Powered Pallet Truck Licence Desirable
• Counter Balance Forklift Licence Required
• Pivot Reach Truck Licence Desirable
  
• UK Driving Licence Useful

Essential Selection Criteria

• Willing to help out
• Good grasp of Mathematics
• Respect for the company values
• Embrace the training, methodology & resources provided.
• Competency in personal time management
• Ability to manage tasks
• Understand the importance of reporting and meeting deadlines
• Ability to display professionalism when dealing with colleagues and customers alike

Performance Standards

• Capacity to perform as part of the team
• Commitment to manage time in an effective manner so that all work is completed by specified deadlines
• Adherence to confidentiality to the team
• Assiduously follow procedures to ensure we give consistent service to all customers
• Committed to complete all reports required and ensure they are sent in on time

Behavioral and Culture

• Demonstrate vision, energy, persistence and a passion to meet targets
• Focus attention on efficiency, show resourcefulness when handling issues and continuously develop improved ways of operation
• Share information and ideas to improve the performance of the company
• Behave in an open, honest and professional manner at all times

Company Values

Commitment: We are dedicated to follow through with our commitments.
Learning: Relentless drive to learn the best way to do everything
Responsibility: We promote and engender a sense of responsibility to ensure excellence at every level.
Trust: We instill trust into our employees, our customers and our suppliers alike.
Positivity: We have an understanding and positive attitude

Confidentiality

The Employee is to demonstrate loyalty to the company and a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and the virtues that underpin the cultural organization.