Warehouse Operative

Pertemps Kettering; Corby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company in Corby is seeking Warehouse Operatives. The role involves picking and packing, stock control, and manual handling of heavy items. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team. Pay is £12.50 per hour with varying shift patterns from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Capable of performing heavy lifting and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
• Proactive and hardworking, able to work in a team and unsupervised.
• High level of accuracy for picking, packing, and stock documentation.
• Commitment to safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick goods from stock locations for shipment.
• Receive, check, and document incoming stock.
• Assist with regular stock counts and maintain warehouse organization.
• Safely move, stack, and organize products, heavy lifting included.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Perform other ad-hoc warehouse tasks as required.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Reliability

Work Ethic

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Job description

Overview

We are seeking diligent and physically fit Warehouse Operatives to join our team in Corby. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our logistics and distribution processes, requiring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to safely handle heavy items.

Key Details

• Job Title: Warehouse Operative
• Location: Corby
• Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour
• Shifts: Monday to Friday. Candidates will be assigned one of the following shift patterns:
• 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Picking and Packing: Accurately picking goods from stock locations using scanners or manifest sheets and preparing them for shipment.
• Goods In/Out: Receiving, checking, and accurately documenting incoming stock, and loading outgoing shipments.
• Stock Control: Assisting with regular stock counts and maintaining an organized and tidy warehouse environment.
• Manual Handling: Safely and efficiently moving, stacking, and organizing products, which will include heavy lifting (up to 25kg, with safe manual handling practices and equipment where appropriate).
• Adherence to Safety: Strictly following all company health and safety procedures, particularly regarding manual handling and the operation of warehouse equipment.
• General Duties: Performing other ad-hoc warehouse tasks as required by the management team.

Requirements

Essential

• Physical Fitness: Must be physically capable of performing heavy lifting and standing/walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Reliability: Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
• Work Ethic: Proactive, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team and unsupervised.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy required for picking, packing, and stock documentation.
• Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to working safely at all times.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or hand-held scanners.