Warehouse Operative

Job Summary

Select requires a Warehouse Operative to work as part of its warehouse and logistics team based in our Fonthill warehouse to assist with day-to-day order picking & packing, stock receipt and to support the sales, retail, logistics and management teams.

Responsibilities And Duties

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Work in collaboration with department teams, stock administrator(s), retail & stockroom teams and the Fulfilment Manager on a daily basis

Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand or with an electric stacker or forklift (with licence). Unboxing, receipting and processing items received on a daily basis. Items to be sorted and placed on shelves/storage locations as required, using loading and lifting gear for heavy goods.

Keeping a careful record of the stock on the warehouse management system, so that it can be located quickly.

Preparing and completing orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship) including retail replenishment. Ensuring orders are packaged and labelled correctly to prevent returned orders.

Communicating and co-operating with supervisors and co-workers, reporting any discrepancies

Following quality service standards and complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Operating an electric stacker to move and rearrange stock and ensuring that products are stored safely and labelled correctly and safely

Comply with company and legislative Environment, Health and Safety requirements

Keeping a clean and safe working environment and optimizing space utilization. Cleaning and maintaining the warehouse is part of the daily routine.

Skills & Competencies Required

Ability to prioritize and proactively manage workload, and solve problems

Good time management and organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, with good communication skills. Ability to lift heavy objects

Proven working experience as a warehouse operative

Use of email is a requirement, knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Numbers a distinct advantage

Leaving cert or equivalent level of education

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with Microsoft Business Central or other Warehouse System

Forklift licence would be an advantage (counter-balance)

Driving licence (B1)

Working Conditions

Work in a warehouse environment. Some manual handling required. Warehouse operates Mon-Fri on a day-shift. Occasional Saturday or weekend work (generally Nov/Dec or in rare instances otherwise as necessitated by the business).

Occasional travel between offices/locations may be required.