Warehouse Agent (4 on 4 off Shift)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Agent to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves ensuring the accurate handling of inbound and outbound freight, maintaining warehouse organization, and operating equipment safely. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a counterbalance forklift license. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a well-respected company known for its commitment to excellence in logistics and supply chain management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience preferred.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Counterbalance license required.

Responsibilities

• Accurate receiving, loading, and storing of shipments.
• Maintain equipment and ensure warehouse cleanliness.
• Keep accurate inventory records and assist in counts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Hazardous Materials Certification

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

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Warehouse Agent (4 on 4 off Shift), Manchester

Client:

Expeditors

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

The Warehouse Agent is responsible for accurate receiving, loading, storing and executing shipment orders. Knows and understands their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as required by the branch. Execute updates in computer system via operational tools provided.

Inbound Freight: Counts all products, takes weight, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, shortage, overage and any other discrepancies. Reports shortages, damages and/or discrepancies on appropriate forms. If assigned, must be a qualified forklift driver, unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to assigned storage locations.

Storage: Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks, locations and or ready rows using company system and scripts.

Cargo Handling: Ensures that the correct number and type of product are being handled. Transports orders to shipping locations or assigned doors with material handling equipment (forklift, squeeze, pallet jack). Reviews markings, address on cargo and ensures correct reference labels are on the cargo.

Outbound Freight: Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Signs necessary documents to ensure record keeping along with the usage of system scripts. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles.

Facility / Equipment: Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse areas are neat, clean of debris and in an orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local, OSHA and Expeditors’ standards.

Inventory: Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. May key inventory adjustments into company system.

• Work includes manually handling boxes/freight on a regular basis as part of inbound freight receiving.
• Manual sortation of freight at PO and SKU level.
• Loading and unloading manually of trailers and containers.

Qualifications

***Successful Applicant must have counterbalance licence as a minimum preferred bendy / pivot steer***

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organisational skills.
• Hazardous Materials certification (preferred).