LWC Drinks
Warehouse Operative / Picker
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Warehouse Operative / Picker
Warehouse Operative
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
Depot: LWC North East
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse & Distribution Manager, and Depot Manager, the Warehouse Operative will assist with the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, maintain its upkeep, organise bin bay locations, and ensure proper storage and handling of all products. This physically demanding and manual-handling-intensive role requires significant operational flexibility.
Main Duties
- Coordinate tasks to support warehouse operations, ensuring smooth daily functioning.
- Maintain and organise the warehouse, including bin bay allocation.
- Guarantee correct storage of all products in the assigned locations.
- Perform manual handling duties as a key part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow strict warehouse best practices to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Correctly pick orders and place them in designated delivery locations.
- Monitor stock levels proactively; report potential shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor or Managers promptly for reordering.
- Prioritise the palettising of new stock upon delivery, ensuring the correct bin-bay placement matched with supply notes.
- Assist in monthly stock takes during weekend shifts.
- Support weekly stock audits to maintain accuracy.
- Compile and update records, including:
- Out-of-date stock list
- Damaged stock write-off sheets
- Forklift and pedestrian truck maintenance records
- Adhere to all health and safety policies strictly.
- Wear required PPE (safety boots, gloves, high-visibility vests) at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workloads efficiently.
- Maintain a flexible approach to adapt to operational demand.
- Assist warehouse drivers as a second man/drivers mate when required.
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Required Knowledge and Experience
- Excellent teamwork skills — ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
- clear and effective communication in all workplace interactions.
- Strong product knowledge for accurate order fulfilment.
- A flexible forklift license (FLT) holds a significant advantage.
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Additional Information
- Work Schedule: Rotating shifts with a likely weekend rota available.
- Hours: 45 hours per week.
- Company Overview: LWC Drinks Ltd supplies bar and sundry supplies to British licensed establishments while driving growth as one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned drinks companies (ranked 24th in the Sunday Times PWC 100 Profit Track 100). The business employs over 1,500 staff across 18 depots, supported by a Hub Distribution Centre in Manchester. Their mission is to deliver unrivalled customer service.
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