Warehouse Operative

DEPARTMENT: Warehouse Operative

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Team Leader/Manager

SUMMARY: In this position, as a Warehouse Operative you are responsible for the entire process of optimising the flow of goods on site. Initially working generally in the Warehouse and then progressing to Goods Receiving and finally working in the Traffic Control area. The Warehouse is the central distribution centre across Europe so accommodates and supports multiple business operations. The Warehouse is located in Didam, Netherlands easily accessible by road and rail and 1 hour from Amsterdam central.

The day shift typically covers normal business hours of 8 hours a day however overtime working can be expected in this role. Weekend working is rare but can be requested if critical needs.

Job title: Warehouse Operative working across 3 separate business units based in one location

Job purpose: The Warehouse Operative prepares and receives orders as well as moves, stocks, scans and records product inventory. The Operative will help ensure the delivery of products to customers on time. They have contact with suppliers and internal departments across the business. Direct communication with internal Customers is to be expected.

Job duties and responsibilities:

Receiving goods using the ERP system (JD Edwards) from suppliers and productions.

Packaging and repacking (of shipments when necessary).

Making simple assembly work (approx 40% of the job) for one of our business model components

Setting-up and preparing orders for shipment.

Checking and entering incoming goods into the ERP system (JDE).

Using a scanner for incoming goods to upload onto the system.

Report details and issues to the right persons/departments when necessary.

Shipment of return/RMA# to customers.

Activating orders from the ERP system (JDE).

Register shipments with the carriers.

Organizing transport, export documents.

All invoices to check and sign digitally into the server for the finance department.

Follow-in a physical inventory count process (stock count and cycle count).

Role Requirements

Dutch and English language noting English is the preferred company language

Good communication skills both internally and externally

A good sense of planning, co-ordination and accuracy

Flexible and positive minded

Independent, as well as a team player and team spirit

Ability to lift and move heavy loads

Health & Safety - a good understanding and experience with following H&S legislation

Preferred qualifications:

Education and experience at MBO level or equivalent

Basic knowledge of MS Office

Forklift EPT (economic walkie-electric / semi-electric pallet truck) certificate

Working conditions:

PPE will be provided by the employer

Work safety shoes also can be provided