Warehouse Operative -Despatch loaders AM Shift

Superdrug Stores; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment as a Warehouse Operative at a leading distribution center. This role is essential for ensuring that customer orders are accurately picked and loaded, contributing to the success of a well-known supply chain. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team, maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. If you're self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy great benefits, including generous holiday allowance and staff discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Staff discount codes

30% discount on Own Brand Products

Company pension

Access to Wagestream for pay management

Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• High numeracy skills required for loading tasks.
• Previous dispatch experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading cages daily.
• Maintaining excellent loading standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Tools

Barcode Readers

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Despatch Loaders
Stead House Distribution Centre

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm.
Total Hours Per Week: 40

Introduction
An exciting opportunity to be part of our successful Superdrug Supply Chain, working within one of our busy Distribution Centres as a Warehouse Operative.
This vacancy is for the Savers DC, known as Stead House Distribution Centre, based in Darlington. The hours will predominantly be as stated above, but flexibility across all shift patterns will be required.

Why Superdrug
With over 850 stores, we aim to deliver the BEST: The right product, in the right place, at the right time; delivered at unbeatable cost, through a skilled and committed Supply Chain Team.
Role Purpose:
The Warehouse Operative working in the Dispatch area plays a key role in ensuring that the customers' (stores) orders are picked and loaded in a neat, accurate, and safe manner to meet daily deadlines. A high level of numeracy is required to work out weights when loading. This role reports to the Operations Team Leader for Stead House Distribution Centre.

Typical duties include:

1. Loading and unloading cages daily
2. Asset tracking cages in and out of the DC, including cage tracking on wins
3. Achieving all agreed daily/weekly performance standards
4. Maintaining excellent loading standards
5. Ensuring loaded stock is clean and undamaged, reporting issues to your Line Manager
6. Keeping the work area clean and tidy, adopting a "Clean-As-You-Go" discipline (including cleaning spills, wiping surfaces, removing waste, and keeping tools and equipment safe and clean)
7. Assisting the Operational Team with Health and Safety, reporting all incidents immediately

This job is suitable for you if:

• You enjoy working at a fast pace in a changing environment
• You are motivated by results and can meet deadlines
• You build strong working relationships
• You are self-motivated and work well with minimal supervision
• You are honest, reliable, and dedicated
• You have a meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• You have a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Requirements:

• Previous dispatch experience (not essential)
• Experience with barcode readers (HHT) is an advantage
• Flexible approach to duties as requested
• High numeracy skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Good teamwork and independent working skills
• High health and safety awareness, following ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount codes for you and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products
• Company pension
• Access to Wagestream for pay management
• Part of a group working with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK
• Part of A.S. Watson Group, with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
• Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.
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