Warehouse Operative

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Job Type: Temporary (2 month assignment)

Location: Watford

Hours: Mon - Fri 8.00am to 5.00pm Sat - 8am till 12pm - 44 hour week.

Salary: £8.43 per hour

Manpower are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Watford for a Warehouse Operative to join their team on a temporary basis.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To unload and check accuracy of all incoming stock deliveries in line with the Health & Safety offloading procedures and company policy
• To carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment in accordance reporting all defects to the Depot Manager
• To maintain a high level of stock security and carry out the required security checks on all outgoing orders and deliveries
• To deal with returns from customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable way
• To carry out daily/weekly stock checks according to procedure, ensuring an accurate computer stock file
• To understand and comply with company policy regarding damage controls and replacement part ordering
• To maintain general housekeeping duties within the warehouse, stock rotation and product group, cleanliness and tidiness.
• To participate as an effective and willing team member to achieve individual and team goals
• To ensure a safe and comfortable environment is maintained for customers and employees within the depot
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations whilst in the depot

Key Performance Indicators

• Professional conduct in the warehouse, ensuring that Health & Safety Regulations are complied with at all times
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as working alongside team members to achieve depot goals
• Clear communication skills when interacting with customers, ensuring that they receive a professional and courteous service at all times
• Good time management, ensuring that stock orders are ready to allow deliveries and collections to be made in a timely manner

Key Challenges

• Maintaining accuracy of inventory through line checks, in order to fulfil customer orders
• Optimising space in the warehouse ensuring this remains neat and tidy at all times and stock is always easily accessible
• Attention to detail to ensure that stock checks are carried out accurately

About You

• Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• Experience working within a large organisation
• Knowledge of stock management and health and safety at work
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to detail, while being organised and committed

Data Protection

All employees must not, without permission, disclose any information regarding staff. In instances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to unauthorised persons, those staff may be liable to disciplinary action up to and including summary dismissal.