Under close supervision, perform warehouse operations such as loading/unloading trucks, stacking bags, handling product, palletizing, etc. Document all completed work and recording inventory data; utilizing scanners/computers as necessary. Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of warehouse operations and promote teamwork. Operate forklifts and hand carts. Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Avantor is looking for a dedicated Warehouse Operative to optimise our Distribution & Warehouse Operations that directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
This role will be a full-time position based on our Dublin site. You will have the opportunity to be part of the amazing warehouse team. If you are dependable, flexible, and organized in activities that relates to goods in picking, packing, dealing with suppliers let’s talk!
Avantor’s Warehouse Operative is part of a enthusiastic team of 5 individuals that share an open & friendly ambiance.
Good organisational skills
Attention to detail
Reliability and dependability
Literacy and numeracy
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Familiarity with MHE (pallet jack, forklift) is a plus
A valid truck driver's license is a plus
How you will thrive and create an impact
You will direct movement of transports and delivering goods in accordance with the schedule as determined by the dispatcher.
You will unload or assist in unloading freight as required, whereby properly securing loads and ensuring loads are within weight limits.
You will verify count and conditions of goods loaded and unloaded. Make reports of overages, shortages and breakage/damage as needed.
You will operate the truck/van units in a safe manner. Hereby, reporting any vehicle problems and defects to internal stakeholders.
You will ensure a good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and acting in a courteous and professional manner.
You will perform basic warehouse duties, such as material movement, equipment operation, keep associated record logs as well as assist with inbound & outbound shipments.
What environment you can expect
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment and vehicles, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases.
The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, twist, kneel, balance, and push/pull. Furthermore, the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up products.
Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls.
Must be able to sit for minimum 2 hours straight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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