Warehouse Logistics Operative in West Bromwich)

Ad Warrior Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company is looking for a Warehouse/Logistics Operative to join their team in West Bromwich. The role involves managing despatch operations, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring safety compliance within the warehouse environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics and a solid understanding of warehouse management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment, preferably within despatch and logistics.
• Highly motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport requirements and manage stock control systems.
• Conduct daily stock checks and ensure effective product distribution.
• Assist for the Logistics Manager during absence and maintain clean working areas.

Skills

Logistics and supply chain management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactive work management

Education

Forklift truck licence

Tools

Warehouse software packages

MS Office

Job description

Warehouse/Logistics Operative

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 0DY

Salary: Competitive salary - dependent on experience

Hours: 39 hours per week Monday - Friday

The Role

The company are looking to recruit a Warehouse/Logistic Operative with experience in a warehouse environment, preferably within the despatch and logistics areas.

Key Responsibilities

Despatch

* Liaise with the sales administration office as necessary, regarding new orders.

* Accurate picking of all orders for each customer and distribution;

* Ensure effective stock rotation based on the "first in first out principle";

* Conduct daily stock checks where appropriate,

* Liaise with customers and third-party distributors as required;

* Coordinate transport requirements.

* Distribution of products to the right customer OTIF.

General Warehousing

* Ensure standards of quality within the warehouse/despatch operation are always at an appropriate level;

* Liaise with production planning regarding despatch requirements.

* Create and manage a robust despatch and stock control system.

* Control and organise yard, storage and inventory space;

* Contribute to health and safety initiatives such as ongoing risk assessment investigations and near miss reporting

* Ensure staff keep the area clean and tidy at all times;

* Maintain agreed stock levels and order necessary stock as required

Other duties

* Assist/deputise for the Logistics Manager in case of absence, holiday and increased workload.

* Assist/deputise for the Despatch/Warehouse/Yard forklift driver in the case of absence, holiday and workload.

* Liaise regularly with the other shop supervisors and Operations manager, to attain delivery schedules.

* Ensure all material control/quality issues are reported to the relevant department managers.

* Ensure that the warehouse, despatch, and stockyard areas are kept in a good state of order and tidiness.

* Ensure that the department operates within the requirements of health & safety at work act. That all the necessary health & safety procedures adopted at Steelway Brickhouse are implemented and maintained.

* Ensure procedures are maintained for the unloading and loading of the galvanising vehicles, and that goods out are checked and input into the Monday.com work management system.

* Identify any issues in the areas of rejected/returned orders

Skills and Qualifications

* Logistics and supply chain management skills

* A forklift truck licence

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Highly motivated and commercially minded with a strong attention to detail

* Proactive approach to managing work priorities and meeting deadlines

* Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.