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Warehouse Operative

Cannock
10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Cannock, Staffordshire
£28,000 - £30,000 GBP yearly
Distribution
Warehouse Operative – Goods In / Goods Out

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum

Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reports to: [Warehouse Manager / Shift Supervisor]

About the role

My client is looking for a reliable, hands-on Warehouse Operative to join our team in Cannock. You will play a key part in keeping stock moving, receiving incoming deliveries accurately and making sure outbound orders leave on time and in full.

This is a busy, practical role suited to someone who takes pride in accuracy, works well as part of a team and is comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities

Goods in

* Unload vehicles and containers safely and efficiently

* Check deliveries against paperwork and report shortages, damages or discrepancies

* Book goods into the warehouse management system (WMS) accurately and promptly

* Put away stock to the correct locations

Goods out

* Pick, pack and consolidate orders accurately to meet daily despatch deadlines

* Prepare and label pallets and parcels for collection

* Load vehicles safely and securely, ensuring paperwork is complete

* Check outbound orders for quality and accuracy before despatch

General warehouse duties

* Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts (training provided where required)

* Take part in stock counts, cycle counts and stock rotation

* Keep your work area clean, tidy and free from hazards

* Follow all health and safety procedures and wear PPE as required

* Support colleagues and cover other warehouse tasks as business needs require

About you

Essential

* Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment

* Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

* Able to lift and handle goods safely, and to be on your feet for the full shift

* Good communication skills and a positive team attitude

* Reliable, punctual and able to work a 7:00am start

Desirable

* Current counterbalance or reach forklift licence (FLT)

* Experience using a handheld scanners

* Knowledge of goods in and despatch processes

What we offer

* Salary of circa £28,000 per annum, depending on experience

* Consistent daytime hours, 7:00am – 4:00pm

* Pension scheme

* Free on-site parking

* Training and progression opportunities