Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative, Based in Colnbrook. 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
4 days on 4 days off
6am – 6pm
100% onsite due to operational requirements
Colnbrook based. POSITION SUMMARY
 
The Warehouse Operative is responsible for facilitating the movement of inbound/outbound cargo from trailers/ocean containers and/or through the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner.  The job will require an individual who is dependable, reliable, detail oriented and safety minded who can function in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Receiving goods on behalf of customers and suppliers: Offloading and loading vehicles, manual handling, checking paperwork, weighing, measuring, booking in freight, and reporting discrepancies in freight or paperwork, including damages
Processing export freight in line with CAA regulations
Processing import freight in line with HMRC requirements
Operation of forklifts and hand jacks
Palletization of loose and floor loaded cargo, stretch wrap and/or band
Unloading/loading of trailers/ocean containers in a professional and damage free manner
Preparing outbound loads to depart warehouse:  Matching paperwork with freight, labelling, ULD preparation and handling
Accurately signing off shipments, verifying counts and/or damages
Staging cargo within the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner
Comprehensive utilization of warehouse booking-in sheets to ensure proper warehouse organization
Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure warehouse standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained.  This may include sweeping, consolidation of product, maintaining inventories and other tasks as needed
Execute on all expectations surrounding quality per SOP or other customer requirements including reworking or recouping of freight
Handling of logistics accounts, picking, packing, inventory reporting/stock checks as needed according to client-specific SOP
Maintains the flow of materials and products in warehouses with varying degrees
Completion of weekly bond checks
Executing DFT/CAA procedures and regulations at all times, maintaining building perimeter security and challenging anything or anyone untoward
Handling of bonded import freight into the ERTS facility in accordance with regulations and breakdown of inbound ULD’s as required
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
 
Required:
At least 2 years prior forklift experience, with current up to date certificates.
2-3 years minimum experience in a freight forwarding environment
Previously aviation security trained to level CO
Familiarity with Waybills, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, etc.    
Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Could be required to stand and/or walk for long periods daily while frequently bending, twisting, reaching and periodically lifting freight in line with H&S requirements
Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, and analytical mindset
Ability to work flexible hours and/or days
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment Preferred:
Aviation security training COS or history/experience at this level.
Current, up to date B2 forklift certificate.
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment