Warehouse Operative

Posted 9 April by Boutique Recruitment LTD
£26,500 - £28,000 per annum, negotiable
Colnbrook , Berkshire
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Boutique Recruitment LTD
  • Cargo Warehouse
  • FLT
  • Overtime and Bonse
Warehouse Operative, Based in Colnbrook. 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • 4 days on 4 days off
  • 6am – 6pm
  • 100% onsite due to operational requirements
  • Colnbrook based.
POSITION SUMMARY
 
The Warehouse Operative is responsible for facilitating the movement of inbound/outbound cargo from trailers/ocean containers and/or through the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner.  The job will require an individual who is dependable, reliable, detail oriented and safety minded who can function in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Receiving goods on behalf of customers and suppliers: Offloading and loading vehicles, manual handling, checking paperwork, weighing, measuring, booking in freight, and reporting discrepancies in freight or paperwork, including damages
  • Processing export freight in line with CAA regulations
  • Processing import freight in line with HMRC requirements
  • Operation of forklifts and hand jacks
  • Palletization of loose and floor loaded cargo, stretch wrap and/or band
  • Unloading/loading of trailers/ocean containers in a professional and damage free manner
  • Preparing outbound loads to depart warehouse:  Matching paperwork with freight, labelling, ULD preparation and handling
  • Accurately signing off shipments, verifying counts and/or damages
  • Staging cargo within the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner
  • Comprehensive utilization of warehouse booking-in sheets to ensure proper warehouse organization
  • Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure warehouse standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained.  This may include sweeping, consolidation of product, maintaining inventories and other tasks as needed
  • Execute on all expectations surrounding quality per SOP or other customer requirements including reworking or recouping of freight
  • Handling of logistics accounts, picking, packing, inventory reporting/stock checks as needed according to client-specific SOP
  • Maintains the flow of materials and products in warehouses with varying degrees
  • Completion of weekly bond checks
  • Executing DFT/CAA procedures and regulations at all times, maintaining building perimeter security and challenging anything or anyone untoward
  • Handling of bonded import freight into the ERTS facility in accordance with regulations and breakdown of inbound ULD’s as required
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
 
Required:
  • At least 2 years prior forklift experience, with current up to date certificates.
  • 2-3 years minimum experience in a freight forwarding environment
  • Previously aviation security trained to level CO
  • Familiarity with Waybills, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, etc.    
  • Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Could be required to stand and/or walk for long periods daily while frequently bending, twisting, reaching and periodically lifting freight in line with H&S requirements
  • Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, and analytical mindset
  • Ability to work flexible hours and/or days
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Preferred:
  • Aviation security training COS or history/experience at this level.
  • Current, up to date B2 forklift certificate.
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Reference: 52446901

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