Warehouse Operative

Based in our Warehouse in Westbury Sub Mendip, you will ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse goods and products to feed business operations and customer demand.

Location Reports to

Operations Manager

Responsible for staff

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About our business

JLA has been providing critical assets and services to a range of businesses and sectors including Care

JLA has been providing critical assets and services to a range of businesses and sectors including Care Homes, Hospitals, Schools, and Hotels for over 50 years. These assets and services are crucial in supporting customers with their Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control, and Air Conditioning.

The company offers a unique, all-inclusive package called Total Care, this rental model allows customers to make a single monthly payment, to receive brand new equipment, and have maintenance costs taken care of.

When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package.

We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs.

You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.

To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.

DC Product is part of the JLA family and has been trading for nearly 40 years. We sell Warewashing, Icemaking and Laundry equipment through our national distributor network and sell all related spare parts, accessories and chemicals. We also have a technical and service team and fulfil our customers warranty and service needs through a national subcontractor network.

Role overview

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Key tasks

• Take delivery of goods and supplies
• Check for damaged or missing items
• Store goods appropriately
• Pick and pack orders for dispatch and modify machines where necessary (Training given)
• Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment or a fork lift truck
• Arrange collections and book in deliveries
• Input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system
• Keep accurate stock records
• Carry out stock counts as and when required
• Keep paperwork up to date
• Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
• Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
• Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner (Training given)
• Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency
• Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value.
• Consistently manages the task

Criteria Essential

(attributes required for candidate to be considered)

Desirable

(attributes can be trained or developed)

Knowledge and Skills

(what you know and what you can do)

• Apply previous work experience and logic to the role.
• Ability to work accurately and methodically
• Good numeracy and IT skills
• Ability to plan and organise workload
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items

Experience

(what you have done)

Understanding of health and safety requirements

(the way you think and act)

• Able to work well as part of a team
• Enjoys contributing to the team and works well individually
• Optimistic and open to change
• Logical approach to problem solving

Qualifications

Must be prepared to obtain a forklift truck license if you don't already have one (Training given)