Warehouse Operative

Crane Worldwide Logistics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Operative to provide dedicated warehouse and operations support. Key responsibilities include loading client merchandise, managing client requests, and coordinating freight movements. Candidates should preferably have a high school diploma and three years of related experience. A forklift certification is required for this role. This position requires dedication, teamwork, and effective problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Three years related experience preferred.
• Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load client merchandise.
• Complete necessary paperwork promptly.
• Act as client contact on site for escalations.
• Coordinate freight movements with operations teams.
• Manage client requests to ensure needs are met.

Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Ability to read and comprehend basic checklists

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Warehouse Operative works directly with a client or group of clients in providing dedicated warehouse and operations support.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately and courteously load client merchandise.
• Complete paperwork thoroughly and promptly.
• Acts as contact with client on site and is available to the client for escalation when necessary.
• Work closely with Crane Worldwide Operations teams and assist with coordinating freight movements.
• Escalate all issues with a shipment immediately to the client to insure prompt resolution.
• Ensure job files are created and all relevant information is captured.
• Manage all client requests and follow up to ensure that client needs are met.
• Responsible for managing client reports and assuring accuracy.
• Supervise loading and unloading by external white glove teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds by hand.
• Ability to drive a forklift and become certified by Crane Worldwide.

Other Skills / Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Balances individual responsibilities.
• Consistently at work and on time.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Three years related experience preferred.
• Minimum one year industry experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Must be forklift certified.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Recruitment Agency Policy

At Crane Worldwide Logistics we manage all hiring directly and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms. Agencies must not contact our employees or managers directly with candidate details.

Where recruitment support is required, we will engage trusted partners through a formal written agreement. Any CVs received without such an agreement will be treated as direct applications, and (Company Name) will not be liable for any associated placement fees.

We appreciate your cooperation in respecting this policy.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

• 3 years related experience preferred.