Depot Operative - Venus, Kingswinford

Tesco; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Picker to manage pick sheet orders, select items from shelves, and pack for dispatch. You will shrink-wrap pallets, load delivery vehicles, and ensure shipment accuracy while maintaining up-to-date inventory records.

The role demands attention to detail, physical fitness to lift and move items, and the ability to work at pace in a busy warehouse.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and inventory management.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Willingness to work standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivation and initiative to complete tasks accurately.
• Commitment to safety and following workplace protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage picking orders to ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Select warehouse items based on specifications such as size, colour, quantity, and quality.
• Verify order accuracy before processing for delivery.
• Prepare and stage items for dispatch.
• Operate handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Plan and oversee product storage, replenishment, and dispatch.
• Monitor stock control systems to process specific orders efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse targets and performance goals are achieved.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Shrink-wrap products onto pallets for shipment.
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Deliver goods to customer premises, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist driver operatives as needed.
• Verify goods with customers and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
• Pack warehouse orders as required to support team operations.
• Utilise scanners to ensure accurate inventory management and order picking.
• Perform general warehouse duties and other tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Job description

Responsible for managing pick sheet orders from warehouse staff and management, accurately selecting inventory from shelves to fulfil orders. Tasks include packing orders, shrink-wrapping items onto pallets, and loading them onto trucks for timely delivery. Ensures all orders are correct, maintains up-to-date inventory records, and contributes to efficient warehouse operations. Additionally, delivers goods to customer premises, verifies delivery accuracy, obtains signed documentation, and collects any returns.

• Manage picking orders to ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Select warehouse items based on specifications such as size, colour, quantity, and quality.
• Verify order accuracy before processing for delivery.
• Prepare and stage items appropriately for dispatch.
• Operate handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Plan and oversee product storage, replenishment, and dispatch.
• Monitor stock control systems to process specific orders efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse targets and performance goals are achieved.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Securely shrink-wrap products onto pallets for shipment.
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Deliver goods to customer premises, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist driver operatives as needed.
• Verify goods with customers and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
• Pack warehouse orders as required to support team operations.
• Utilise scanners to ensure accurate inventory management and order picking.
• Perform general warehouse duties and other tasks as required.

Essential

• Strong attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and inventory management.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Capability to remain standing and active for extended periods.
• Positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks.
• A strong focus on safety and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and interacting with customers.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in warehouse operations is preferred but not required.

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is a well-established and respected UK-based distributor of premium wines and spirits, owned by Booker since June 2024. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to supplying the highest quality products to our customers and delivering exceptional customer. We have our headquarters in Tottenham N17, a distribution depot in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Gerry's in Soho London - one of the country's most famous spirits shops.