Warehouse Operative

Trailer Services

• Loading stock from staging areas onto delivery vehicles, ensuring scanning and checking procedures are adhered to.

• Unloading stock and placing into correct areas for put away.

• Checking goods in and goods out for accuracy as per manifest provided.

• Reporting faults, damages, or errors to the supervisor on duty immediately.

• Completion of appropriate paperwork at each stage.

Logistics

• Pick, pack, and preparation of goods for shipment as communicated by logistics coordinator in accordance with customer specifications.

• Stock put away.

• Replenishment of pick faces as necessary.

• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist Stock Controller with stock takes.

• Communicate issues with supervisor and logistics coordinator to ensure quality of shipments.

• Adhere to quality control procedures to ensure pick accuracy.

Health and Safety

• Supporting the health and safety of oneself and others through strict adherence to company policy.

• Safe operation of Material Handling Equipment and warehouse machinery.

• Immediate reporting of accidents, incidents, near misses or health and safety concerns, and cooperating with investigations into same.

Administration and Communication

• Maintaining communication with Freight, Logistics, and Transport departments to ensure smooth flow of information through the business.

• Regularly referring to the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accuracy of information.

• Understand warehouse layout and processes and communicate suggestions for improvement.

• Complete and process necessary paperwork accurately and timely.

• Respond quickly, professionally, and accurately to customer inquiries regarding orders, status complaints etc.

• Cooperate with investigations by Logistics and Quality Departments to satisfy customer inquiries

• 1-year proven experience in similar role.

• Previous experience using MHE preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Knowledge of logistics industry (preferred).

• Computer-competent with a working knowledge of logistics software/wms systems.

• Strong organisational skills and coordination abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Keen on working in a fast-paced environment