Warehouse Operative

Wigan

8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday

£12.60 p/h

(all hours working over 8 hours per day is paid at time plus half)

Warehouse Operative

The Role

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for the day-to-day movement of goods and materials, including goods inwards, despatches, labelling, and transportation.

This role also includes the preparation of orders and customer-specific requirements, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely, professional manner that reflects well on the company’s reputation.

Additionally, the Warehouse Operator will assist in any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Directors.

Warehouse Operative

Main Responsibilities

• Process orders and fulfill customer-specific requirements such as quality certificates, safety information, and product labelling.
• Ensure all activities comply with the company's policies on Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, promptly reporting any deviations in writing to the appropriate parties.
• Track and record material movements to maintain accurate stock locations.
• Verify product conformity certificates before despatch.
• Apply necessary supply, transport, and product labels before despatch.
• Update internal systems with material/product information and movements.
• Report any incidents to management immediately using the designated reporting system.
• Accurately identify incoming raw materials.
• Allocate raw materials to production with correct stock rotation.
• Identify raw material discrepancies from picking lists and notify the Purchasing or Technical/Commercial Managers.
• Inspect returned raw materials from production and return them to stock as necessary.
• Collect product samples for quality control, R&D, and sales orders.
• Request batch sheets for testing or re-batching when required.
• Provide cover for the goods inwards process as required.
• Assist in resolving operational issues and contribute to implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely response to corrective/preventive actions.
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors

Warehouse Operative

The Candidate

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or similar roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control processes.

• Experience in order preparation, product labelling, and dispatch operations.
• Understanding and commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and the ability to identify potential hazards in a warehouse setting.

• Strong attention to detail when verifying product conformity certificates, labelling, and ensuring accurate stock movements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities, ensuring timely completion of orders and materials management.

Please contact Amy Laplace-McHugh at Winsearch UK for further information.

Amy Laplace-McHugh - amy.mchugh@winsearch.uk

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