Loading Bay Operatives

Loading Bay Operative
Location: Gretna, DG16
Shifts: Monday – Friday 14:00-20:30 including a 30min break
Pay Rate: £11.44

Manpower is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Gretna for a Loading Bay Operative to join their team on a temporary basis!

Key responsibilities may include:

• Loading and unloading packages: Manually lifting and transferring packages between delivery vehicles and the loading bay, using appropriate handling techniques to prevent damage.
• Package scanning and sorting: Accurately scanning package barcodes to record movement and sort packages according to destination using designated sorting systems.
• Vehicle documentation: Checking delivery manifests against loaded packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining safety standards: Adhering to safety procedures including proper lifting techniques, wearing safety gear, and reporting any hazards or potential issues.
• Physical demands: Regularly lifting and moving heavy packages throughout the shift.
• Operating warehouse equipment: May operate pallet jacks or other material handling equipment depending on the facility.
• Maintaining cleanliness: Keeping the loading bay area clean and organised.

Skills and qualifications:

• Attention to detail: Accurate scanning and data entry skills to ensure package tracking.
• Basic computer literacy: Familiar with warehouse management systems for scanning and data entry.
• Teamwork: Coordinating with other loading bay operatives and drivers to efficiently manage package flow.
• Flexibility: Ability to work varying shifts and adapt to changing workload demands.

Apply now and a member of the team will be in touch!

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