Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator

Location: Hilsea

Full time: Monday Friday 9.30am 6.30pm

Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About Us:

QVIS Lighting and Security is an independently owned business based in Hilsea, Portsmouth, and is an industry leading provider of security and lighting products, sold through the electrical wholesale channel. QVIS is a well-established company with over 20 years experience with solid routes to market.

The role: Warehouse Operator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our team, the purpose of the role is to ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods, and products to feed business operations and customer demand.

Key Responsibilities: Warehouse Operator

  • Ensure all courier deliveries are completed daily in a timely manner
  • Unload courier vans and trailers safely, using manual handling techniques or pallet trucks
  • Verify shipment contents against delivery documentation
  • Identify and report any damaged or missing items, ensuring discrepancies are logged and escalated
  • Assist in all cross functional areas of the warehouse with loading and unloading of goods
  • Enter all information into the Warehouse management system for deliveries and shipments
  • Distribute products to the correct locations in the warehouse
  • Ensure customers orders are picked and packed accurately and efficiently for dispatch
  • Undertake and support stock checks as required
  • Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
  • Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
  • Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner
  • General warehouse tidying and sorting to ensure operational efficiency
  • Other duties as assigned by Team Leader in line with company needs
  • Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value

Skills & Experience: Warehouse Operator

  • Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial
  • A good level of fitness is needed as manual handling is required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to work within a team environment
  • Able to adapt to changing workloads and priorities
  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages
  • Counterbalance forklift, and bendi licence would be beneficial but not essential
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements

Benefits: Warehouse Operator

  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • 24 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Company Events
  • Birthday Vouchers

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