Warehouse Operative

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of yourself and others in the immediate work environment through the adherence to safe working practices always.
• Checking there are no persons in the immediate vicinity while operating any mechanically operated vehicles.
• Removing loose debris & rubbish from the immediate area of activity before commencing tasks.
• Pre-checking vehicles prior to shift commencement and noting any defects for communication.
• Completing a risk assessment of each load prior to commencement of loading/offloading and communicating any risks.
• Displaying and promoting a positive work environment by effectively supporting work colleagues in the completion of all duties as directed.
• Reporting on any load deviations inclusive of damages, shortages & overages in the manner prescribed.
• Completing work activities as directed, including order selection, packing, checking, loading, unloading, scanning, and paperwork in a safe & careful manner.
• Advising immediately on any persons within the vicinity of your working area who are not conforming to the H & S requirements, including PPE, and ensuring there are no unaccompanied personnel within the warehouse and your immediate work area.
• Completing and adhering to all training as directed.
• To report for work in a timely manner free of influence of any alcohol or substances.
• Ensuring full conformance with all Policies and Procedures as outlined within the Employee Handbook.

Person Specification

• Must hold current Forklift licence for (a) Mechanised pallet truck (b) & Counterbalance Forklift truck (Narrow aisle or Combi lift Forklift truck desirable).
• Experience driving forklifts, loading/unloading vehicles, and operating within busy warehouse storage facility.
• Accident Free record for past 2 years.
• Excellent references.
• Read & Speak English fluently.
• Positive “can do” attitude & ability to work as part of a team.
• Customer Service focused.
• Excellent timekeeping & attendance record.
• Previous experience with Counterbalance Forklift or Reach Truck advantageous.
• GDP trained.
• HaaCP trained (desirable).