Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative
Stead House Darlington Role Purpose:
The Warehouse operative plays a key role in ensuring that the customers (stores) orders are picked and packed in a neat, accurate and safe manner to meet daily deadlines. This role will report to the Operations Team Leader for Northern Region Distribution Centre. A typical day in this role includes:
Picking products in line with order requirements
Ensuring all agreed daily/weekly work performances are achieved to the required standard as a minimum
Always maintaining excellent packing and accuracy disciplines
Ensuring that all picked stock is clean and undamaged; reporting any issues to your Line Manager
Working collaboratively with the team to actively reduce shrinkage
Keeping the work area clean and tidy by adopting a “Clean-As-You-Go” discipline. (This may include, but not limited to: cleaning up spills, wiping down surfaces, removing waste bins and generally keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean, safe, and free from hazard)
Assisting the Operational Team in all aspects of Health and Safety and reporting all accidents/incidents/ near misses immediately to your Line Manager. This job is a good fit for you if:
You enjoy working at a fast pace in an everchanging environment
You are motivated by delivering results and can easily work to deadlines
You are good at building strong working relationships
You are self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision
You are honest, reliable and dedicated to your role
You have a strong work ethic with a meticulous attention to detail
You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills What you’ll need:
Previous picking experience within a warehouse environment (not essential)
Experience of bar code readers (HHT)/Voice picking would be an advantage
Flexible approach to performing other duties within the warehouse as requested by your Line Manager
High level of numeracy
Excellent time and attendance record
Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own
Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness around the warehouse, ensuring own safety and the safety of others. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart, think safe

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours : 40 hours per week

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