Warehouse Operative - Afternoon Shift (4.00pm - 12.00am)

VWR International, LLC.; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Warehouse Operative to carry out the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing and shipping materials and logging goods in the system. You will maintain inventory accuracy and ensure timely order fulfillment while operating forklift and related equipment.

Collaborate with the team to keep the site safe and organized, meet KPI targets, and follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling warehouse tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word).
• Experience or familiarity with SAP or other warehouse management systems.
• Forklift license desirable; training provided if not held.
• Must be physically fit and able to handle manual handling tasks.
• Experience with heavy lifting and loading/unloading operations.

Responsibilities

• Sortation and loading of customer orders into defined delivery routes.
• Handle hazardous products in line with training.
• Loading lorries and vehicles with boxes and pallets; booking out goods.
• General warehouse duties to support the warehouse team.
• Comply with site rules, including manual handling and health and safety guidelines.
• Deal with customer/warehouse queries and liaise with operations team.
• Meet warehouse KPI targets and use available resources effectively.
• Operate warehouse equipment as required; training on High Level Order Pickers provided.
• Site training will cover equipment familiarisation and safe working procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

SAP/WMS systems

Forklift license desirable

Physical fitness

Heavy lifting capability

Tools

SAP

WMS software

Job description

Executes day-to-day warehouse operations according to established guidelines and procedures. Handles routine tasks such as receiving, storing, and shipping materials or products, ensuring that goods are accurately logged and managed in the system. Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. Operates warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to move products efficiently. Maintains a safe and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols. Resolves common operational issues by applying standard solutions and following established methods. Communicates with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth workflow within the warehouse. The warehouse operative plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the warehouse operations according to established guidelines and procedures. Handles routine tasks such as receiving, storing, and shipping materials or products, ensuring that goods are accurately logged and managed in the system. Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Sortation and loading of customer orders into defined delivery routes. Some heavy lifting involved.
• Handle all hazardous products in line with company training.
• Loading lorries, vehicles containing boxes and pallets. Booking out goods.
• General Warehouse Duties to support the warehouse team.
• Comply with the site rules, including manual handling & health and safety, at all times.
• Dealing with Customer/Warehouse queries.
• Liaising with our operations team.
• Meet Warehouse KPI targets.
• Utilize VWR resource and equipment to perform role effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Forklift license desirable, training will be given, Must be physically fit.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office computer packages is preferable
• Familiarity with SAP or other Warehouse related computer systems and equipment would be preferable.
• Previous warehouse picking experience is advantageous but not essential.
• The successful applicant will be trained to operate High Level Order Pickers (HLOPs).
• Full on-site training will be provided, including equipment familiarisation and safe working procedures.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills are essential.

Working within the warehouse, PPE Required and must be worn at all times.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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