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Job Title: Warehouse Operative (Dummy Job Description)
Location: Anywarehouse, UK
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
Role Overview
The Warehouse Operative is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching stock in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. The role supports smooth warehouse operations and helps ensure excellent service to internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Goods In
- Receive deliveries, check quantities against delivery notes, and report discrepancies.
- Unload vehicles safely using appropriate equipment (e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts if licensed).
- Label and store items in designated locations following FIFO/FEFO where applicable.
- Storage & Inventory
- Organise stock in racking and shelving according to warehouse layout.
- Carry out regular stock counts and assist with periodic stocktakes.
- Report low-stock levels, damages, and quality issues promptly.
- Order Picking & Packing
- Pick customer orders accurately using pick lists or handheld scanners.
- Pack orders securely, ensuring correct labelling and documentation.
- Prepare pallets and parcels for dispatch in line with carrier requirements.
- Dispatch
- Load vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring correct items and quantities.
- Complete dispatch paperwork and update warehouse systems as required.
- Health & Safety & Housekeeping
- Follow all health & safety, manual handling, and PPE guidelines.
- Keep work areas clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
- Immediately report accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- General
- Use warehouse systems and scanners to update stock movements.
- Work collaboratively with other warehouse and logistics colleagues.
- Perform other reasonable duties as required by the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.
Skills & Experience (Ideal)
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment (desirable, not essential).
- Basic understanding of stock control and warehouse processes.
- Experience using handheld scanners or basic warehouse systems (advantageous).
- Valid forklift licence (counterbalance/reach) desirable but not essential.
Key Competencies
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow instructions and work to set processes and standards.
- Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
- Good time management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
Working Conditions
- Full-time, shift-based work (e.g. early, late, or rotating shifts).
- Predominantly warehouse-based with regular manual handling and standing.
- Occasional overtime during peak periods.
You can tweak company name, location, shift patterns, and any equipment/skills (e.g. specific systems or licences) to match the real role.
