Depot Operative - Kingswinford
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Salary Competitive
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Location The Pensnett Estate, 89 Second Ave, Kingswinford
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Contract Type Permanent
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Hours 35
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Closing Date
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Business Unit Venus Wines
52.5022, -2.15235
The Pensnett Estate, 89 Second Ave, Kingswinford
DY6 7PG
About the role
As a Depot Operative, you will be responsible for managing pick sheet orders from warehouse staff and management, accurately selecting inventory from shelves to fulfil orders. Tasks include packing orders, shrink-wrapping items onto pallets, and loading them onto trucks for timely delivery. Ensures all orders are correct, maintains up-to-date inventory records, and contributes to efficient warehouse operations. Additionally, delivers goods to customer premises, verifies delivery accuracy, obtains signed documentation, and collects any returned items. Provisional start date 17/05/2025. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage picking sheets to ensure accurate order fulfilment.
- Select warehouse items based on specifications such as size, colour, quantity, and quality.
- Verify order accuracy before processing for delivery.
- Prepare and stage items appropriately for dispatch.
- Operate handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Plan and oversee product storage, replenishment, and dispatch.
- Monitor stock control systems to process specific orders efficiently.
- Ensure warehouse targets and performance goals are achieved.
- Maintain compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
- Securely shrink-wrap products onto pallets for shipment.
- Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Deliver goods to customer premises, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
- Assist driver operatives as needed.
- Verify goods with customers and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
- Pack warehouse orders as required to support team operations.
- Utilise scanners to ensure accurate inventory management and order picking.
- Perform general warehouse duties and other tasks as required.
You will need
- Strong attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and inventory management.
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
- Capability to remain standing and active for extended periods.
- Positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks.
- A strong focus on safety and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and interacting with customers.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in warehouse operations is preferred but not required.
- FLT certificate
What's in it for you
- Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.