Warehouse Operative - Ricoh, Telford

Job Description:



Warehouse Operator (Continental Shifts)



Reporting To

Team Leader

Salary

Production - 15.77 ph

Job Purpose

To carry out all warehouse-related activities efficiently and safely, ensuring full compliance with health & safety and manual handling requirements, while supporting operational and production needs.

Key Responsibilities



Warehouse Operations

• Operate mechanical handling equipment (MHE) in line with all safety procedures
• Receive incoming deliveries, unload vehicles, and verify delivery documentation
• Accurately book goods into warehouse systems
• Label, scan, and correctly store inventory in designated locations
• Pick, prepare, and issue stock to production departments
• Return surplus materials to stock and maintain accurate records
• Prepare, scan, load, and dispatch outgoing goods
• Complete all associated documentation accurately

Inventory & Systems

• Perform all necessary computer transactions to support warehouse activities
• Maintain accurate stock records through effective system use

Problem Reporting

• Identify and report issues such as:
  • Damaged goods
  • Incorrect quantities
  • Mixed or incorrect parts
• Escalate concerns promptly to the Team Leader

Waste Management

• Support site-wide recycling activities, including:
  • Collection and segregation of waste
  • Processing using appropriate equipment
  • Sorting materials for recycling and disposal

General Duties

• Support all warehouse functions as required across different areas
• Maintain high housekeeping and cleanliness standards
• Follow all health, safety, and PPE requirements at all times

Authority & Decision Making

• Operates within defined procedures and guidelines
• Responsible for identifying hazards and reporting risks
• Able to suggest improvements to processes or working practices

Key Skills & Competencies



Essential Skills

• Forklift truck operation (RTITB or equivalent licence required)
• Warehouse operations experience
• Basic computer literacy and data input skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal departments

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' warehouse experience
• Basic Maths and English (minimum NVQ Level 1 or equivalent)
• Experience with warehouse management systems (desirable)
• Forklift licence (essential)

Working Environment

• Warehouse, production areas, loading bays, and external spaces
• Regular outdoor work (e.g. unloading vehicles, transporting goods)
• Exposure to varying conditions (cold, warm, noisy)
• Requirement to wear PPE at all times

Working Relationships

• Internal: All warehouse teams, production, QA, and other departments
• External: Delivery drivers (maintaining professional working relationships)

Performance Expectations

• Ensure timely turnaround of deliveries and dispatches
• Support uninterrupted production supply
• Work efficiently under operational pressure and deadlines

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