As a member of the Warehouse team, the role of Warehouse Assistant is expected to provide cover for other functions (e.g. packing and driving duties) etc. as the business requires.
Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base. The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.
THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING AND CARRYING OF BOXES & MATERIALS.
Working Relationships
• All Warehouse Teams
• All Speciality Drinks Employees
• The Whisky Exchange.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities – These are varied, subject to change and may include:-
• Receiving in deliveries
• Checking deliveries
• Moving stock- put away and shelf filling
• Stock counting
• Picking orders
• Packing orders
• Housekeeping – keeping the work place clean and tidy
• Maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Observing all in-house rules
• Working off-site/assisting delivery drivers.
Security
it is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:
• To ensure all visitors/drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and
the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
• Ensure doors are properly closed after use.
Company breakages policy
• You are responsible to pay for breakages that you make that are deemed not to be accidental or avoidable.
Key skills and Knowledge
Essential
• Highly organised and good attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of stock handling / warehousing
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Work well as part of a team
• High level of numeracy
• Excellent planning skills in order to meet required deadlines, ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude
Key Behaviours
• Self- motivated
• Flexible, reliable and hardworking.