Warehouse Operative

GEODIS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, is hiring for a warehouse role in the Coventry area. You will pick and pack orders using hand scanners, label boxes and prepare items for dispatch.

The role involves loading/unloading vehicles, stock counting, replenishment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• English speaking and you can undertake training on processes and safety Briefs.
• A good level of numeracy to ensure quality and right-first-time work.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing customer orders using hand scanners and labelling boxes.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and wrapping pallets for dispatch.
• Stock counting, replenishment and repalletizing.
• Check inbound deliveries and returns; report quality issues.
• Maintain high housekeeping and follow SSOW procedures.
• Participate in training on new processes and equipment and implement improvements.

Skills

English speaking

Numeracy

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld scanners

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Are you ready to join an energetic, fast-paced team and help shape the future of an exciting new luxury brand making its mark in the UK market?

Join us and be part of something fresh, dynamic, and full of opportunity.

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Key Activities / Accountabilities

• Work safely at all times following all company Health & Safety procedures
• Report any near misses, accidents or Health & Safety concerns immediately to your Shift Leader or Manager
• Picking and packing customer orders using hand scanners and labelling boxes
• Report any quality issues or damages immediately to your Shift Leader or Manager
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Wrapping pallets for despatch or put away
• Rework and customization of customer orders
• Checking returns and repacking products
• Checking off inbound deliveries, labelling and repalletizing
• Scanning stock away in to pallet and shelving locations
• Stock counting
• Stock replenishment and consolidation
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping at all times and clean as you go
• Follow all company policies, procedures and SOP's as per your training
• Only use equipment you have been trained to use and follow all SSOW procedures when using them
• Maintain high productivity rates whilst ensuring quality is not affected
• Training on new processes, equipment and contracts as required
• Complete remedial training to improve any quality or productivity concerns as required
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Share your improvement ideas and be rewarded

Essential Education and/ or Training

• English speaking and can undertake training to understand processes and Health & Safety briefs etc
• Need to be able to understand company documents and customer picking sheets etc
• A good level of numeracy to ensure quality is maintained and work is completed right first time

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Previous warehouse experience
• Used to working in a multi skilled environment and learning new processes
• Ability to follow agreed warehouse processes and procedures
• Hold a counterbalance or reach truck licence or be willing to be trained as required
• Experience of using handheld scanners and a PC to produce labels and paperwork