Warehouse Operative

Swanstaff are looking for reliable Warehouse Operatives to work for our client who is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. This role will be based in Erith and will predominately be Monday - Friday. As a member of the warehouse team, your responsibilities include: * Receiving Goods: Accepting deliveries of ambient and chilled goods, verifying the accuracy of the delivery against the accompanying documentation, and inspecting items for damage or defects. * Storage: Ensuring that received goods are stored appropriately in designated areas within the warehouse, following organisational procedures to maintain an organised and efficient storage system. * Picking: Fulfilling orders by accurately picking the required items from their storage locations within the warehouse, utilising picking lists or electronic systems to ensure accuracy. * Stacking: Safely stacking goods on pallets or shelves, taking into account weight distribution and product fragility to prevent damage and ensure stability during transportation and storage. * Despatch: Preparing orders for despatch, ensuring that the correct items are loaded onto delivery vehicles in a timely manner, and coordinating with logistics personnel to facilitate smooth despatch operations. * Quality Control: Maintaining high standards of quality throughout all warehouse processes, conducting regular inspections of goods to identify any issues such as damage, expiration, or contamination. * Safety: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines at all times to prevent accidents and injuries, including proper handling of equipment, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to safe lifting practices. * Efficiency: Working efficiently to meet productivity targets and deadlines, optimising workflows and minimising waste to maximize the overall efficiency of warehouse operations. * Communication: Maintaining clear and effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth coordination and collaboration within the warehouse and across the organisation. Benefits: * Opportunity for the right candidate to be taken on permanent * Training provided where needed * Weekly Pay - every Friday * PAYE - No umbrella companies * Accrued holiday pay How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply online now, or if you require more information, contact Megan from our Industrial Division