Warehouse Operative

The OPRA Group has a great opportunity for a Part-Time Warehouse Operative to join a leading Freight Forwarding Company based in Witham.
There is sometimes the option for overtime and other benefits are available.
Do you have at least 1 year of Warehouse experience? Read on for more information and how to apply!
Role Duties:
Ensure all cargo is accounted for and looked after whilst in our warehouse.
Take care in loading/unloading of freight.
Follow all procedures in the Warehouse Procedure Manual
Ensure the safe loading/unloading of all freight going through the warehouse using a FLT.
Relate any shortages/damages to the warehouse supervisor/manager; or failing that the relevant department, ensuring a proper document trail is kept.
Ensure that freight is kept safe and secure whilst in your care.
Ensure that appropriate booking in procedure are adhered to and dims etc are checked and reported back to the relevant department.
Ensure that all vehicles are handled in a prompt manner.
Ensure that whilst the warehouse is in operation all people in vicinity are wearing hi vis and warehouse staff are wearing safety footwear.
Ensure that all freight leaving the warehouse is signed for upon collection.
Ensure maintenance and upkeep of forklifts and any other warehouse equipment, completing the daily and weekly forklift checks in their respective folders.
To report any issues in respectful and polite manner to the warehouse supervisor or failing that the relevant department personal
Maintain a clean and safe warehouse ensuring all rubbish is placed in the skip or respective disposal area.
Ensure forklifts are placed on charge at the end of every day.
Warehouse Operative - Essential Skills & Experience Required:
Min 1 years Warehouse Experience
Must have FLT licence or previously – Min 3000kg counterbalance. Flexi would be an advantage.
Must have experience of loading and unloading Containers/vehicles.
Groupage experience preferred.
Warehouse Operative - Skill Requirements:
Able to work well as part of a team.
Ability to work accurately and methodically.
Good numeracy and IT skills
Good communication skills
Ability to plan and organise work.
Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items
An understanding of health and safety requirements
Flexible approach to duties and tasks
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
Consistently manages the task in hand.
Warehouse Operative – Benefits Offered:
Company events
On-site parking
Weekend overtime availability