Warehouse Operative

The Company

Somac Threads Ltd (and associated companies) are privately owned companies based in Saltney, Chester. We are the leading independent supplier of industrial thread in the UK and have a global supply chain including Slovenia, China and India. An associated entity, based on the same site, manufactures specialist thread that is also distributed globally to customers, both large and small.

The Role

Somac and its associated companies average 20 -25 staff, and we are looking for an experienced and self-driven Warehouse Operative to join our team.

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· The loading and unloading of vehicles and containers

· Receiving goods in and maintaining the placement of stock

· Picking and packing of goods, ensuring that they are correct and ready for despatch on time

· Assembling many orders accurately

· Checking stock levels and maintaining stock records

· Supporting with the annual stock take

· Processing returned goods

· Liaising with the Sales Department when required

· Ensuring stock and warehouse area is always kept neat and tidy

· Flexibility and willingness to cover other areas when required to

The Person

The person should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to maintain consistency and accuracy throughout their work. You should be flexible in your approach to the role and willing to support the team in any capacity required. With this, there may be a need to work confidently and without supervision in our Embroidery Warehouse, understanding and quickly adjusting to different procedures and processes to the main Industrial Warehouse. You must also be able to think practically, follow procedures and operate under your own initiative. Manual handling is a key element of the role, so an understanding and adherence of all health and safety regulations is vital. You must also be able to communicate effectively with all immediate team members and other departments, having good verbal and written skills.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience (training will be provided):

Previous experience within a warehouse and/or factory environment is required.

Knowledge of sales and delivery documents to prepare orders for despatch.

Experience picking orders from the storage space, preparing them for packing and despatch.

Excellent numerical skills and accuracy and attention to detail

Experience in loading goods on to delivery vehicles.

FLT Certificate (training can be provided), preferably with a pivot truck

Hours

Full time 38.75 hours, Monday to Friday; 0830 - 1630

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager

Benefits:

· 25 days annual holiday , plus bank holidays.

· Free on-site parking

· Excellent location to public transport

· Generous Pension Scheme

· Career progression

· Excellent training opportunities

Salary: £26,600 per year

Pay: £26,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chester CH4 8RH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• warehouse: 2 years (preferred)
• FLT driving: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person