Warehouse Associate

Optimas; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas is seeking an energetic Warehouse Operative to join our team in Ware, Massachusetts. This role involves key responsibilities such as picking, packing items, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with team members to achieve business objectives. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, along with strong teamwork and organizational skills. Join us in a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive!

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally in a distribution center.
• Ability to lift up to 20kg regularly.
• Flexibility to work on a three-shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack items securely to prevent damage during transit.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Check for damaged labels and request replacements as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Forklift License or MHE Training

Job description

Warehouse Operative

UK

About Optimas:

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial, and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you are globally.

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com/

Position Overview:

Optimas is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Warehouse Operative to join our team. This role reports to the Warehouse Manager/Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental policies at all times.
• Understand, develop, and promote the company’s business objectives, participating with enthusiasm to achieve and exceed them.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with line management and relevant personnel.
• Agree on and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance against company objectives.
• Understand work requirements and complete supervised training as per company standards.
• Confirm accuracy of picked items against notes.
• Pick and pack items securely to prevent damage during transit.
• Arrange for certification issuance as noted on picking notes.
• Pack similar-sized parts from different manufacturers to retain their identity and segregation.
• Load goods for dispatch within deadlines.
• Check for damaged labels and request replacements as needed.
• Cover for envoys when required, subject to licenses held.
• Unloading of delivered goods and verifying received items against purchase orders.
• Book products into the system, batch boxes, and pass samples and paperwork for inspection.
• Store goods appropriately or transfer to boxing or subcontracting operations.
• Confirm receipt of accompanying documentation such as material or test certificates.
• Repackage bulk products into smaller quantities as per requirements.
• Operate boxing machine hoppers as necessary.
• Move boxed goods to designated storage locations.
• Resolve discrepancies during picking and inform line management of potential stock outages.

Key Skills and Competences:

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally in a distribution center.
• Forklift license or Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) training preferred.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Results-oriented with attention to speed and accuracy.
• Team player with a flexible, friendly approach and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and customer service focus.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Manual handling ability to lift up to 20kg regularly.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across all warehousing duties.
• Flexibility to work on a three-shift pattern (AM/PM).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a supportive team in a busy environment.

Optimas is committed to equal opportunity employment and makes all employment decisions based on merit, without regard to legally protected characteristics. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all employees, and violations should be reported immediately.