Despatch Operative

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*FORKLIFT LICENSE REQUIRED*

To receive and despatch goods in busy Goods In/Out Department and pack goods for replenishment. To assist the Despatch management in ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in order to fulfil business and department targets, while maintaining product safety and quality standards.

Main Duties

· To check goods in against delivery notes for accuracy and damages

· Load and unload trucks and vans in line with H&S procedures

· Move goods to relevant departments using pallets trucks and electric ride on trucks

· Notify the relevant Department via the Delivery Note of any short shipments/mis-picks

· Notify relevant Department of any damaged goods received and place in the Quarantine section, awaiting further instruction

· Physical movement of stock from the Goods In area to the warehouse and/or packing and putting away stock onto the shelves

· Shelf replenishment, take from pallet bin locations, replenish shelf and then put the balance back in pallet bin location

· Maintain yard and department tidiness/recycle the cardboard

· Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded

· Ensure correct labelling of all orders for despatch

· To replenish the Warehouse as and when required, ensuring stock is always available for picking

· Ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly and on time

· Ensure all cages and stillages are secure in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

· Locate products and rotate stock effectively

· To lead by example and demonstrate our Safety First attitude and approach

· To follow all safety procedures including our safe systems of work, the correct wearing of personal protective equipment and other specific safety instructions relevant to the task being carried out

· To adhere to all Site Standards including legislative requirements

· To ensure all safety concerns are reported and that any hazards and faults are followed up

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar dispatch or logistics role
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a good level of spoken and written English
• Shunter Driving license are desired.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person