Nightshift Operations Assistant in Dumfries

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Come and join our friendly Operations Team in Dumfries, where everyone is welcome, and the culture is warm and welcoming! We have open positions available on our Nightshift Team; this is a full-time opportunity.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Wednesday - 11.00pm - 7.30am
• Thursday - 11.00pm - 3.00am
• Sunday - 9.00pm - 7.30am

More about the role:

As an Operations Assistant at Covetrus, you have the opportunity to become multiskilled in a variety of different departments. The position covers all jobs and work in the warehouse relating to the receipt, locating, replenishing, counting, picking, checking, packing and dispatch of goods and setting up of new products. This includes the accurate and timely processing of customer sales orders and returns, as well as investigating any variances where necessary. Duties could include:

• Complete stock counts each day and also complete internal investigation processes regarding stock discrepancies.
• Manual handling – work within the warehouse environment lifting, moving, carrying and transporting pallets/boxes of goods using pallet trucks.
• Work at height on the internal equipment we have (i.e. high order pickers, wave machines).
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping by adhering to cleaning plans.
• Fully comply with all Health and Safety requirements and instructions given.
• Select goods for customer sales orders from their designated 'Fixed' stock locations.
• Securely pack sales orders in appropriate transit packaging & attach the customer's address label.
• Quality assistance checks on picked orders.

About You:

• Great communication skills.
• The ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.
• Experience working within a warehouse environment and the normal processes involved would be desirable.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to count stock.
• Full driving licence advantageous.

Education:

• Basic literacy and numeracy are essential for covering the core duties of the role.

Specialised Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic level of computer literacy.

Our Benefits:

• Covetrus Benefits Hub – Access to thousands of retail discounts.
• Life Insurance – Choose your beneficiaries.
• Company Pension Scheme – Covetrus contribution to all employees is 5%.
• Cycle To Work Scheme – Enjoy tax-free cycling! Save up to 42% on a fantastic range of bikes, plus a huge choice of clothing and accessories.
• Employee Assistance Program – A completely free and confidential service that provides support to our Covetrus employees, including partners and dependents over the age of 16 with family or relationship concerns.
• Birthday Day Off – Celebrate your special day!
• Eye Care Vouchers – Register for the Covetrus Benefits Hub to download your form.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you share our values of Never Settle, Share the Customer Goal, Give Power, Be Passionate and Do Good, we would be interested in hearing from you.