Come work for the Best Place to Work in Greater Newry area! Winners of Best Place to Work at Greater Newry Business Awards 2023. S&W Wholesale Ltd is one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland, servicing over 2,500 customers and conveniently based in Newry, Co. Down. Role: Warehouse Operative - Forklift Driver Location of Role: Carnbane, Newry Shift: Monday - Saturday (Day off on Rota basis) Rule Purpose: To assist in the loading and unloading of products and placement of them in the warehouse Accountable to: Replenishment Warehouse Section Lead Key Relationships: Department Managers, Trading and Sales Team, HR, H&S, Customer Service, External clients and customers, fellow employees. Our Vision – to be a successful business, growing our presence across the island of Ireland as a wholesaler and retail partner of choice. Our Mission – we go above and beyond to support those who trust in us to keep their business thriving. We serve our customers better than anyone else due to our flexible way of working. Our customer focused approach allows us to react quickly, communicate effectively and deliver our products reliably, time after time. Responsibilities
Work as part of a fast-moving team to unpack and organise all stock with accuracy.
Complete all orders to the highest standard
Unload deliveries and maintain stock accuracy.
Work with wholesale team and prepare wholesale orders ready for delivery.
To accurately pick and scan orders using the RF guns.
To minimise missed sales and losses to the company through accurate picking
To work efficiently as part of a team
To keep work area clean and tidy, being responsible for the general maintenance of warehouse floor
To be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
To build and pack out pick location to ensure adequate supply of products in pick location.
Communicate any stock issues with the Stock Department ensuring they are addressed as quickly as possible.
Ensure procedures and team targets are achieved
Report any areas of concern to the Warehouse Manager.
Continually improve stock operations by recommending measures to improve quality of service and efficiency.
Maintain a safe working environment that complies with all aspects of the company’s H&S Policy
To act as an ambassador for S&W and behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times
Criteria
Grade C or above in GCSE Math's and English
Hold or have held in the last 3 years a Forklift License
Experience working within Warehouse environment.
Experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Physical and manual dexterity
Able to demonstrate the application of continuous improvement techniques
Results orientated
Team Player
Customer focused
Perform well under pressure
Organized and efficient.
Circumstances
Willing to undertake training
Be an ambassador for S&W's positive work environment and culture
Desirable
NVQ in Warehouse Management
Experience of using voice picking units
S&W Wholesale's benefits and perks: S&W wishes to encourage a high-performing culture. We value and respect all our employees and to thank them for all their hard work, dedication, and passion we offer a generous benefits package, to highlight only a few:
Westfield Health Cash Plan (*after 6 months continuous employment)
Generous staff discount
Death in Service Benefit (*after 6 months continuous employment)
*Employee Assistance Programme with access to health and wellbeing support services (*after 6 months continuous employment)
Excellent training programmes
Opportunity for progression
If you fit all the above criteria or have experience in a similar position and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please send a CV and Cover Letter via the apply button. Due to high volume of applications this may close earlier. Applicants may be asked to complete an aptitude test. *Please note, due to high influx of applicants, this position may close prior to the closing date advertised.* S&W Wholesale Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £12.00-£12.54 per hour Expected hours: 42 per week Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Holidays
Overtime
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Newry, BT35 6FY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)