Distribution Operative - PM Shift

Job Summary 

To provide support to the IPS MK Warehouse team under the supervision of the Team Leader.

Essential Job Duties

• Pick customer orders, ensuring a high level of quality and productivity
• Packaging and dispatch of books
• Forklift driving and maintenance
• Supervise unloading/loading of containers and trailers
• Assist with goods inwards/outwards in accordance with procedures
• Ship goods outwards ensuring that they are clearly labelled and addressed correctly
• Maintain the distribution area, goods inwards, loading bay area and yard in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assist in Quality Control
• Assist in removing waste materials from site
• Assist with regular stock takes as required;
• Work to set procedures in accordance with quality controls
• Monitor and report necessary replenishment of supplies
• To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment.
• To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.
• In addition to the above the Warehouse Assistant will perform other duties as reasonably requested by the management team

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift. 
• Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 20 kilos during the assigned shift.
• Ability to push/pull in a manufacturing environment up to 20 kilos to push during the assigned shift.
• Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
• Ability to bend, kneel/squat, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
• Ability to work designated shift including overtime as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which could include nights and weekends & ability to travel as needed
• Exposure to wide range of temperatures

Experience

• 6 months experience in a warehouse environment required

Education

• GCSE’s or equivalent.

Skills

•  Must be able to operate a personal computer effectively.
• Reading comprehension
• Writing skills
• Math skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
• Ability to work independently or collaborate in a group environment
• Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands
• Ability to meet and maintain production standards
• Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance
• Hold a valid counter balance fork lift truck licence & be used to working in a fast paced production environment.

Perks/Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free Hot drinks
• Service Awards

Hours of work - Monday to Friday 3pm - 11pm (37.5 hours per week)