Dynamic Warehouse Operator — 3-Shift & Safety Focus

West Fraser; Cowie; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser at Cowie is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operator to join our busy warehouse team. This fast-paced, hands-on role focuses on safe and efficient movement, organisation and preparation of goods across a 3-shift pattern.

The role reports directly to the Warehouse Manager, with responsibilities spanning loading/unloading, stocking, cycle counts and stock movements using AX and RF-Smart systems. A proactive team player with strong safety focus will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks safely and accurately.
• Strong concentration and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good judgement of measurements (weights, heights, lengths).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Adaptability to operate various warehouse equipment following training.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, working closely with colleagues and visiting drivers.
• Commitment to maintaining strict safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse machinery and equipment safely and to required standards.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles, typically around 21 trucks per shift (approx. one every 18 minutes).
• Pre-assemble a minimum of 20 loads per shift, which requires extended periods operating warehouse equipment.
• Follow all health & safety protocols, including SSOW and risk assessments.
• Maintain clean, tidy and organised working areas.
• Stack goods accurately in designated storage bays.
• Use Microsoft AX and RF-Smart systems for stock movements.
• Prepare loads in accordance with DSA guidelines.
• Conduct quarterly cycle counts, including removing, scanning and replacing stock.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Measurement accuracy

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft AX

RF-Smart

Job description

West Fraser at Cowie is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operator to join our busy warehouse team. This fast-paced, hands-on role focuses on safe and efficient movement, organisation and preparation of goods across a 3-shift pattern.

The role reports directly to the Warehouse Manager, with responsibilities spanning loading/unloading, stocking, cycle counts and stock movements using AX and RF-Smart systems. A proactive team player with strong safety focus will thrive here.