Job Description
Warehouse Operative
Mellcrest is a leading supplier of high-quality products to the hospitality industry. Our extensive range includes everything from pillows and bathrobes to toiletries and tissues, ensuring that our customers can provide an exceptional experience for their guests. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Mellcrest is the preferred partner for many hotels and establishments in the UK.
Mellcrest is a one stop shop for thousands of businesses, and we strive to be the Home of Hospitality Supplies.
The role of warehouse operative requires a hardworking individual who ensures that orders are picked, packed and shipped to customers on time and without damage, whilst helping to keep the supply chain running smoothly and efficiently. The Warehouse Operatives duties include receiving shipments of products, checking goods, storing, managing inventory and dispatching goods to customers.
By joining Mellcrest, you ll be given a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing, fast paced, family run company.
Warehouse Operative Responsibilities
- Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles using manual handling equipment and techniques
- Check the quality and quantity of goods or equipment received and shipped out
- Move and store products to the correct area in the warehouse using equipment provided
- Pick items from throughout the warehouse to match an order
- Pack items securely to fulfil an order
- Create courier labels accurately to ensure deliveries reach their destination
- Maintain accurate documentation of stock and report any discrepancies
- Upkeep necessary records and reports
- Perform and record warehouse inventory controls
- Stock count and location checks
- Maintain all health and safety standards, security procedures and company rules and regulations
- Keep the warehouse environment clean and tidy
- Treat merchandise with care and concern at all times
- Perform general cleaning, maintenance and safety checks of the equipment used in the warehouse
Warehouse Operative skills include:
- Good organisational and record keeping skills
- Ability to work systematically and productively
- Attention to detail
- Excellent team working skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues
- Computer literate
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job with a moderate level of fitness and a good range of mobility
- Upbeat and energised to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability or willingness to operate forklifts effectively although training can be provided
- Forklift licence is preferred but not essential
Job Specifics & Benefits:
- Monday to Friday eight hours per day (No weekends or Bank Holidays)
- Warehouse based in Frogmore, St Albans
- Onsite car parking
- 25 % Colleague discount and a bi-monthly free pack of toilet paper
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Breaks paid for (45 mins lunch / 10 mins morning / 10 mins afternoon)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Regular work socials.
- After a successful probation, Income Protection Insurance
- After a successful probation, five paid in full company sick days
- Annual Leave and paid sick days increase with length of service
Warehouse Operative
