Warehouse FLT Operative

Role: -                 Warehouse FLT Operative
Salary: -              £26,000 p/yr
Hours: -               08:00 - 16:00 Mon - Fri
Location: -           Birchwood, Warrington (WA3 6JA)
Contract: -           Permanent


Our client, a manufacturing company based in Birchwood are currently seeking a Warehouse FLT Operative to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor would be assisting with general warehousing duties including Picking, Packing, using a Fork Lift Truck (Counterbalance) and Logistics Administration.

Benefits: -

• Private Health Insurance scheme subject to successful probationary period
• Excellent company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

As the Warehouse FLT Operative, your duties will be: -

• Assisting with general warehousing duties including Picking, Packing, using a Fork Lift Truck (Counterbalance)
• Organising the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of products to customers in order to satisfy and meet customer demand.
• Responsible for all goods in and out ensuring things are recorded correctly and traceable.
• Coordinating with the sales and production departments as well as freight companies to ensure goods are DIFOT (dispatched in full on time).
• Advise relevant colleagues of any shipments that are on hold and of any warehouse or transport issues.
• Some heavy lifting required while picking up to 25kg.
• Must have a positive, customer focused attitude in line with the company values
• Any other warehousing or administration duties required by the senior leaders.

The Warehouse FLT Operative will have the following skills and experience: -

• Minimum of 3 years warehousing experience
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of WMS/ERP systems.
• Must have a valid RTITB accredited Counterbalance Forklift driver licence and experience.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• A team player with enthusiasm for your work and dedicated to high standards of quality.

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