Warehouse Operative

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These will be operational at all Birmingham & Solihull Locations and other agreed locations and will follow all SSL/Trust policies, guidance notes, training and all e-learning training. Support other areas of the business as and when required to do so.

(These may change with the needs of the service/Summerhill Services requirements).

• Health and Safety
  • 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
  • Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency

• Individual Duties
  • Responsible for receiving, distributing and putting away of inventory across assigned areas
  • Responsible for distributing and transferring orders from the Bulk Store location to any requested location/s
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Store goods appropriately
  • Record wastage for all Top-Up lines
  • To help to maintain and contribute to producing data for statutory returns for the Transport & Logistics Department , PPE delivery & Collection, Warehouse stock levels ERIC Returns
  • Communicate issues regarding stock to the Supervisor
  • Pick and pack orders for dispatch
  • Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment
  • Manage key working relationships with clinical staff to ensure effective communication regarding Inventory Ensure delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production standards
  • Keep accurate stock records and able to input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system
  • Participate and assist in stock takes, yearend counts and warehouse amendments as required.
  • Work out of hours as required by the Service Manager
  • Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value
  • Balance the priorities of ever increasing demands on the service, within the resource constraints, whilst maintaining end-user confidence and satisfaction.
  • Support the Inventory Manager on call in the event of a major incident covering all Procurement and Supplies activities, ordering goods to meet emergency requirements.
  • Support the production and maintenance of the department’s business continuity and emergency preparedness plans.
  • Support Transport & Portering teams as and when required.

• Additional Requirements
  • To undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with nature and grading of the post.
  • This job description whilst not exhaustive represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
  • All employees must comply with Trust Policies and Procedures, including:
• Health and Safety
• Non smoking
• Equal Opportunities in Employment
• To have a full UK Driving Licence