WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE APPRENTICE

Summary

To be an integral part of a team of warehouse operatives ensuring goods in/out are dealt with efficiently and safely. To be aware of health and safety and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Wage: £13,338 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 17:00, Friday 07:30 - 15:00 X1 15 min morning break.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 February
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Key responsibilities will be:

Unloading goods-in, and checking of goods unloaded, either manually or with use of fork-lift truck and reach truck or other provided equipment.
Placing goods-in into storage positions within the warehouses manually or with provided equipment.
Moving existing goods within the warehouses, whenever necessary, manually or with provided equipment.
Getting out customers’ orders from the warehouses for loading onto delivery vans manually or with provided equipment and getting a second party to double-check goods on when loading.
Dealing with paperwork relevant to all of the above, operating computer in relation to relevant systems and liaising whenever necessary with other departments in warehousing/distribution problems.
On going monitoring of the physical state of the site including warehouses, yards and car-parks with regard to tidiness, cleanliness and Health & Safety issues and rectification, whenever necessary, of any problems.
Carry out stock counts as and when required
Serve customers on the Trade Counter

General:

Undertake other duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require.
Carry out all duties in accordance with Samuel Grant Employment Policies and individual contractual terms and conditions of employment.

Where you’ll work

UNIT B ROLLING MILL ROAD

VIKING INDUSTRIAL PARK

JARROWTYNE & WEAR

NE32 3DP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.
Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.

Your training plan

Training will take place at employers site.

More training information

Supply chain warehouse operative Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C or 9/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Friendly
Team Player
Positive attitude
Good numeracy skills
Proactive

Other requirements

Role is for candidates aged 18+ due to insurance purposes.

About this company

The leading independent packaging distributor in the north of England. Established in 1891 in Leeds, we now have branches in Sheffield and Jarrow, along with our sister company Marmax Products specialising in recycled plastic out-door furniture.

Company benefits

- No overtime - No weekend work including bank holidays - Fork lift training - Cycle to work scheme - Employee referral scheme - Access to Simply Healthcare (free health care)

After this apprenticeship

Career growth available within the organisation and is encouraged. Current warehouse supervisor started as an apprentice.

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