Warehouse Operative

The Whittan Group; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Warehouse Operative level 2 to join our busy and growing operation. You will support loading from production to outbound vehicles, ensuring orders, stock and delivery times are met.

The role requires a Counterbalance forklift licence, numeracy and clear English communication. You will enter data into SAP, maintain stock accuracy, work across departments and follow company procedures.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence required.
• High numeracy accuracy and ability to read and follow pick notes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of loading competency and load safety.
• Good communication skills in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is picked, packed and labelled correctly for dispatch.
• Enter data into SAP and extract data from SAP and warehouse systems.
• Keep the work area safe, clean and tidy.
• Maintain stock accuracy to a high standard.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and problem-free orders.
• Follow all operational and company procedures and report potential improvements to line manager or SHEQ.
• Ensure load list accuracy and report any discrepancies to Despatch.
• Notify Warehouse and Despatch teams of any discrepancies and/or shortages.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

English language

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative level 2 to join our busy and growing organisation in Milton Keynes. The Warehouse Operative will provide operational support to the loading operation from production to outbound vehicles whilst ensuring all vehicles are loaded/ despatched in line with customer orders, build requirements, stock priority, delivery times and dates.

Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 16:30

Hourly Pay - £13.22

• To ensure product is picked, packed and labelled correctly as per customer orders and made ready for dispatch.
• Data entry into SAP, and extraction of data from SAP and the warehouse management systems.
• Keeping the work area, safe, Clean and tidy.
• Maintain stock accuracy to a high standard.
• Working with other departments to ensure work order completion is smooth and problem free.
• Follow all agreed operational and company processes and procedures and, where possible, identify areas of improvement and report as such to the line manager or member of SHEQ Department.
• To ensure load list accuracy and ensure any issues are reported back to the Despatch office immediately.
• Notify the Warehouse and Despatch Team Leader, Despatch Coordinator and Despatch Admin of any discrepancies and/or shortages to any orders being despatched.

This job description is intended to be an indication of the scope of the role and may be subject to change according to the needs of the business. In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required and deemed necessary by management.

Essential:

• Counterbalance Forklift licence
• High level of numeracy accuracy and the ability to read and follow pick notes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of loading competency and load safety
• Good communication skills - must be able to understand and communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Desirable:

• Combi Truck licence (multi directional)
• Minimum two years' experience in warehouse operations

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.