Warehouse operative

Manpower are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Bedford for a Warehouse Operative to join their team on a temporary basis with an immediate start!

The primary process of this role is to carry out tasks in relation to the warehouse operation to ensure that internal/external expectations are met. To operate always in a safe and efficient manner.

Hours of Work: 9am - 5pm - 1 hour paid lunchbreak.

Hourly Pay: £20,000 per annum

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure sufficient and safe storage of all materials.
• Pick, pack and organise all orders, including processing of any necessary paperwork.
• Ensure all orders are dispatched in a timely manner.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Ensure effective & timely communication.
• Follow appropriate procedures / processes.
• Understand fully, item batch coding and identification terminology to be able to select correct type and quantity of product for processing against Works/Sales order requirements.
• Accurate recording of relevant product information and batch details.
• Maintain correct stock rotation, placement and management of inventory both physically and through appropriate stock management software.
• Deal with any enquiries into the department in efficient and professional manner.
• Maintain project stock tracker spreadsheet and liaise with Area Sales Managers for stock forecasting and re-ordering.
• Receive samples requests and process, including making the necessary samples, labelling and packaging for dispatching by courier.
• Maintain stock of samples and sample making material.
• Accurate record keeping of monthly UK Promotions.
• Responsibility to tint products as required.
• Upkeep of tint machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Re-ordering of warehouse consumables.
• Assist and execute quarterly stock takes with Sales Office Manager.
• Assist with inhouse contractor training set up.
• Answer incoming calls in a professional manner and pass any messages onto the correct personnel.
• Use initiative and skills and be persistent and tenacious in order to achieve "best practice" always.
• Resolve operational issues in a timely and professional manner with immediate team and colleagues within the business needs of the company.
• Suggest ideas and proposals for improvements to warehouse operations and activities.
• Archive and file documentation as necessary.
• Carry out any necessary housekeeping tasks.
• To provide cover to UK Operations during holiday periods.
• First aid representative
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as necessary

REQUIREMENTS

• Articulated Forklift Truck Accredited License - ideally a Pivot Steer PPT
• Powered Pallet Truck Accredited license.
• The candidate must be computer literate and in particularly be familiar with the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word programs.
• To have a high level of inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence is desirable

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now!