Outbound Operations Assistant

Covetrus, Inc.; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary health services provider is seeking an Outbound Operations Assistant in Dumfries, Scotland. The role involves working in various departments within the warehouse, ensuring efficient stock handling, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, with previous warehouse experience preferred. This part-time position offers several employee benefits, including discounts, insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday Day Off

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience working within a warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, check and put received goods to correct warehouse locations.
• Complete stock replenishment and maintain stock movement accuracy.
• Manual handling of goods within a warehouse environment.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail

Basic literacy and numeracy

Basic level of computer literacy

Job description

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Outbound Operations Assistant

Apply locations Dumfries, Scotland (UK) time type Part time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-12839

Come and join our friendly Operations Team in Dumfries. Where everyone is welcome, and the culture is warm and welcoming!

We have open position available on our Backshift Team, this is a full time opportunity. The position of Operations Assistant covers all jobs and work in the warehouse relating to the receipt, locating, replenishing, counting, picking, checking, packing and dispatch of goods and setting up of new products.

About the role

As an Operations Assistant at Covetrus you have the opportunity to become multiskilled in a variety of different departments. As such you might be asked to work in any part of our different operations departments and duties could include the below:

Replenishment

• Unpack, check and put received goods to correct warehouse locations

• Complete stock replenishment. Ensure accurate and timely stock movement reporting to maintain the highest possible levels of location accuracy.

• Undertake stock counts

• Potentially use the Forklift and Bendi machinery when required (training will be provided)

Relevant to all departments

• Manual handling – work within warehouse environment lifting, moving, carrying and transporting pallets/boxes of goods using pallet trucks. Work at height on the internal equipment we have (i.e. high order pickers, wave machines).

• To maintain the highest standards of Housekeeping by adhering to cleaning plans.

• To fully comply with all Health and Safety requirements and instruction given.

• Select goods for customer sales orders from their designated 'Fixed' stock locations. Securely pack sales orders in appropriate transit packaging & attach the customer's address label.

• Quality Assistance checks on picked orders

About You

• Great communication skills

• The ability to work on your own as well as part of a team

• The ability to work overtime when required is essential.

• Experience working within a warehouse environment and the normal processes involved within this would be desirable

• Good attention to detail

• Basic literacy and numeracy are essential for covering the core duties of the role.

• Basic level of computer literacy.

Our Benefits

• CovetrusBenefits Hub– As aCovetrusemployee, you have access to thousands of retaildiscounts

• Life Insurance– You can choose yourbeneficiaries

• Company Pension Scheme–Covetruscontribution to all employees is 5%

• Cycle To Work Scheme– Enjoy tax free cycling! Save up to 42% on a fantastic range of bikes, plus a huge choice of clothing andaccessories

• Employee Assistance Program– This is a completely free and confidential service that provides support to ourCovetrusemployees. It canalso provide support to partners and dependents over the age of 16 with family or relationshipconcerns

• Birthday Day Off (YAY!)– We believe everyone should be able to celebrate their specialday!

• Eye Care Vouchers– Register for theCovetrusBenefits Hub to download yourform

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Covetrus is dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets. We provide a comprehensive suite of products, software, and services to help drive improved patient health, strong client relationships, and successful financial outcomes for veterinary professionals.