Stores Operative

We are looking for candidates interested in working within a warehouse/stores environment. The role would see you carrying out general warehouse duties, including picking and packing, accepting deliveries, putting away stock into correct bin location. The person will be able to demonstrate how they use their initiative on a day-to-day basis and have the potential to progress within the business to a supervisor.

Job Summary:

• Picking and packing of orders
• Replenishing stock into correct location
• Receipting stock from deliveries and moving large volumes of stock
• Updating stock records as required
• To undertake other duties which may arise inc stock checks, stock layout changes etc

Key Responsibilities:

• Pick & pack accurately all orders for customers.
• Placing of receipted goods into correct locations.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ability to work to defined targets.
• Health & safety awareness
• Manual handling of products and allocation of stock
• Dealing with inbound / outbound deliveries
• Organising stock and counting stock levels
• Inputting stock into database, using computer systems
• Placing of receipted goods in correct locations
• Finding the aisle location, picking out the orders accurately
• Stock control / stock checks
• Labelling products
• General housekeeping, keeping work area clean and tidy

Essential skills

• Must be IT Literate
• Good attention to detail
• Self-motivated & career driven
• Able to lift & move heavy items
• Able to perform effectively as part of a team
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Warehouse/store experience
• Computer literate
• Basic maths skills

Desired skills and qualities:

• An ambitious attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job.
• Wants to take on more responsibility when necessary and deputise for manager
• Self starter and demonstrates a positive attitude

The Hours

• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
• 40 hours
• Full-time position
• Saturday working as required (usually 1 in 4)

The Benefits

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Pension
• Staff discount
• Up to 3 days emergency family leave
• Regular reviews and development/training provided

The Pay

• £11 - £12.50 per hour
• Sat working paid at a premium
• Monthly paid (15th)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30-40 per week

Salary: £11.00-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location