Logistics​/Warehouse Operative

JDR Recruitment are recruiting for a Warehouse / Logistics Operative for a manufacturing company based in Hindley, Wigan

• Ensure sufficient and safe storage of all materials in finished goods warehouse.
• Carry out any necessary housekeeping tasks.
• Pick, pack and organise orders for customers, including processing on Navision and of any necessary paperwork / labels.
• Ensure all orders are despatched in a timely manner.
• Perform all necessary processes, whether manual or electronic, to ensure accuracy of stock and invoicing.
• Deal with any enquiries into the department in an efficient and professional manner.
• Load and unload production from dedicated carrier's vehicles & vendors delivery companies including suppliers of Bought-In Finished Goods and customer returns. Check the detail - quality / quantity of all goods received and process on Navision.

• Wear appropriate PPE
• Ensure conduct oneself in a manner that is safe for self and others.
• Participate in H&S discussions and activities as appropriate.
• Competent and safe use of all mechanical handling equipment, including Counterbalance, Reach &'Flexi FLT in accordance with company procedures and Health and Safety instructions.
• Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping and awareness of potential hazards associated with work activities.
• Work to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods legislation to ensure all dangerous Goods pallets and vehicles are clearly marked, segregation rules applied where required and the appropriate documentation is used.
• Report incidents and accidents promptly and accurately.
• Suggest improvements to maintain a safe working environment
• Safety and security of visiting drivers

• Follow appropriate procedures / processes;
• Monitor work quality and reports problems
• Participate in quality improvement activities and resolution of issues.
• Be fully conversant with the Company's Quality policy, quality manual, detailed procedures, work instructions and similar documentation as applicable to your areas of responsibility.
• Understand fully, item batch coding and identification terminology to be able to select correct type and quantity of product for processing against Works/Sales order requirements.
• Understand inventory and stock management system. Maintain correct stock rotation, placement and management of inventory both physically and through appropriate stock management software (Navision).
• Accurate documentation and recording of relevant product information and batch details collected during the course of daily work activities. Accurate input of data relating to order picking and freight despatch

• Support other team members as required
• Work within team as required - marshalling materials, resources, planning and executing work in a timely well organised manner to accommodate warehouse delivery/despatch imperatives and other notified and agreed deadlines as directed by the Warehouse & Operations Manager or deputy.
• Undertake all assigned tasks as directed efficiently, consistently with speed and error free work.
• Use initiative and skills and be persistent and tenacious in order to achieve 'best practice' at all times.
• Prompt an effective verbal (and, where required written) communication internally at all levels within the company in a personable and professional manner.
• When working without a team leader - answer all phone calls promptly, professionally and assist any queries external departments may have.
• Effectively meet and deal with the needs and requirements of customers, supplier and haulier personnel as a representative of the company having regard to commercial considerations and confidences.
• Resolve operational issues in a timely and professional manner with immediate team and colleagues within the business needs of the company.
• Suggest ideas and proposals for improvements to warehouse operations and activities.
• Always endeavour to solve work problems in a logical and creative manner
• Be persuasive and tenacious when faced with a problem requiring solving

• Be willing to work in other areas when required
• Be flexible and reasonably competent in all Logistics functions and related activities
• Understand impact your actions and activities have on other areas
• Ensure clear & concise methods of communication
• Understand and apply the ethos of the company values and goals.
• Be positive, co-operative and always show a professional attitude…