What is a Warehouse Operative?
As a Warehouse Operative, the broad purpose of the role is to handle goods safely in and out of the storage facility. This will involve the unloading of goods from one location to another, the identification and checking of the product and putting it away in a storage location. Operatives will pick products from storage locations to satisfy customer orders. Some products may require repackaging prior to assembly for despatch. All orders will be checked and loaded on to the relevant form of transport allocated for delivery. The Warehouse Operative will interact with other operatives within their own team and will usually be supervised by a Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Shift Manager.
Your responsibilities
- Using equipment such as forklift trucks, cranes, pallet trucks and reach trucks to load and unload goods
- Keeping the warehouse environment clean, tidy and maintaining equipment
- Applying safe working practices in line with health and safety legislation and company policy
- Taking in deliveries and checking for damage or missing items
- Picking and packing orders
- Maintaining stock records
What You'll need
Core skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work as a team and use own initiative
- Maintain health and safety when working with equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Gain
Transferable skills
- Working with others as part of a team
- A high-level understanding of health and safety in the workplace
- Using different IT software and sortation equipment
- Ability to work effectively under limited supervision
What You'll Use
Key skills
English
- Reading delivery notes
- Communicating with colleagues
- Understanding operational policies and procedures
Maths
- Understanding the weight of goods
- Checking numbers against order sheets
IT
- Basic use of IT on multiple devices
- Knowledge of how to use scanners and software programs
Role opportunities
These are some possible roles you may consider in your career journey. Discuss with your Inspiro Coach for further guidance.
What is a Warehouse Operative?
What is a Warehouse Supervisor?
What is an Assistant Warehouse Manager?
What is a Warehouse Manager?
Other related routes
National Careers Website
The National Careers website is a government database that provides information for a job you are looking to explore.
Warehousing Sector Roles
Use our Sector Roles map to see if there is a role within your chosen sector that you are interested in.
Resources
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