Warehouse Apprentice

Summary

Solberg is an exciting growth focused, US based manufacturer with nineteen facilities and offices. This is for our Wolverhampton based facilities. Execute accurate and timely picking and packing of orders, paying particular attention to maintaining a high standard of quality and luxury presentation.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 May
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

Maintain an organised and well-documented inventory system
Regularly conduct stock counts to ensure accuracy and assist in replenishment efforts
Bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the role, contributing to a positive and dynamic warehouse environment
Effectively manage multiple tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth warehouse operations
Interact with customers, addressing inquiries and concerns with excellence in customer service. Previous experience in customer care is essential
Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse space, emphasising the importance of an organised and visually appealing workspace

Where you’ll work

UNIT 24-25
CALIBRE INDUSTRIAL PARK
LACHES CLOSE
FOUR ASHES
WV10 7DZ

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

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

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

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Assessor visits each month to keep on track
100% in the workplace with a supervisor/mentor in place to support
Functional Skills in maths and English to level 2 if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

NVQ or SVQ Level 1 or equivalent in:

English (grade 2/3 or D/E)
maths (grade 2/3 or D/E)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Number skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The location is not on a public transport route so you will need to have your own transport or be able to get a lift to and from work

About this company

This is a family run base with facilities in Chicago. This was founded in 1999 and in 2003 became an incorporated organisation.

http://www.solbergmfg.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

At the end of this apprenticeship there is the opportunity to remain within the organisation and take on more responsibility and look for opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307066.

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