Logistics - Warehouse Operative

Job Title:

Warehouse Operator

Base Location:

Reporting To:

Shift Manager

Deputy:

Production Manager

Main Purpose of Job & Accountability:

The Warehouse Operator  is responsible for acting as the primary point of contact for all incoming and outgoing drivers. The clerk is responsible for completing paperwork, maintaining schedules, and ensuring all paperwork is complete and error free. The clerk provides information both internally and externally as needed. Responsible to verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments, unload shipments received and prepare items for outgoing shipment. They are also responsible for the management of all stock within the warehouse including Finished Goods stock and Raw material stock.

Principal Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Responsible for pulling customer orders and preparing related shipping documents in an accurate and prompt manner.
• Prepares skids or pallets for shipping, stretch wraps completed skids.
• Unloads raw material from trucks in a timely fashion.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to departments.
• Scans material into computer system using scan gun and load tags.
• Operates a fork lift truck or uses a hand truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Prepares and routes all in-coming and out-going articles as necessary for shipment to final destination or placement in FDC inventory following established specifications.
• Determines method of shipment.
• Schedules freight carriers for necessary pick-ups.
• Completes manifest paperwork for shipments.
• Works with Customer Service department to coordinate efforts.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Picks inventory items released for shipment from Work in Progress and Inventory.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Ensures that Raw Material is pulled from stock and that machines are kept fed in line with the print schedule.
• Removes any surplus roles from the printing area and returns to stock.
• Conducts cycle counts weekly to ensure up to date information in stocks.
• Assists in maintaining equipment for optimal operation, including adjustments. Assists with preventative maintenance.
• Ensures that the warehouse is cleaned in accordance to the schedule and kept audit and visit ready at all times.
• Ensures compliance with established facility safety policies and procedures.
• Treats all associates respectfully and professionally while maintaining company code of ethics.
• This list is not exhaustive or exclusive and management reserves the right to ask you to perform any other duties you are qualified to perform

The post holder will work a 39-hour week minimum as set out in their contract of employment; additional hours maybe required dependent on the needs of the business.

The post holder is responsible for their continuous professional and personal self-development.

The extent and speed of change in the delivery of services is such that adaptability is essential to this level of appointment.  The post holder will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing situations.  Therefore, this Job Description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing.  It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs.

Aims & Culture

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Following through on our promises.
• Holding self and others to high standards.
• Taking initiative to get things done.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS

• Relentlessly focusing on achievement.
• Bringing a sense of urgency and responsiveness to work.
• Prioritizing effectively.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Meeting and exceeding customers’ needs.
• Putting the customer at the centre of decision making.
• Seeking stakeholder engagement and input.

INNOVATION

• Continuously striving for new and better.
• Challenging the status quo.
• Demonstrating curiosity.

TEAM PLAYER

• Collaborating and having each other’s backs.
• Behaving ethically.
• Communicating in a timely and appropriate manner.