Warehouse Operative

GEODIS INTERSERVICES; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS INTERSERVICES in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Warehouse Operative to join our team. You will perform picking, packing, and stock control duties in a fast-paced environment, using hand scanners and labels to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires a good level of numeracy, English language proficiency, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures. A counterbalance or reach truck licence is preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• English speaking and can undertake training to understand processes and Health & Safety briefs.
• Understand company documents and customer picking sheets, etc.
• A good level of numeracy to ensure quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times following Health & Safety procedures.
• Report near misses or safety concerns to Shift Leader or Manager.
• Pick and pack customer orders using hand scanners and label boxes.
• Report quality issues or damages immediately to Shift Leader or Manager.
• Load and unload vehicles; wrap pallets for despatch or put away.
• Rework and customise customer orders; check returns and repack.
• Check inbound deliveries, label and repalletise; scan stock into locations.
• Stock counting, replenishment and consolidation; maintain housekeeping.
• Follow policies, procedures and SOPs; use trained equipment only.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Multi skilled environment

Follow warehouse processes

Counterbalance or reach truck licence

Handheld scanners

1-5 years experience

Education

English speaking

Understand company documents

Good numeracy level

Job description

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

Monday to Friday,
07:30 to 16:00.
40 hours per week
30 minute unpaid break

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

Special Working Conditions

Need to be comfortable with working in a fast paced and multi skilled environment where daily tasks will vary and is target driven to meet customer deadlines.

Applicant's profile

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

Working time (%)

100

Position place

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Staffordshire

Location

Geodis Contract Logistics, Unit 3 Dove Cl, Lichfield.

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)

Driving license

Not required

General information

Legal entity

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.

This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

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.