Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operatives work in a variety of warehouse environments. Work activities include taking deliveries, checking for damaged/missing items, storing goods, moving stock by various methods, picking/packing orders, loading goods for dispatch, maintaining stock records and documentation, and cleaning.
They are required to safely use a range of equipment, machinery and vehicles, as relevant to their role and setting. This could include mechanical racking systems, materials handling equipment (MHE) or forklift trucks.
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Warehouse Operatives communicate with a wide range of people and customers. They have a passion to meet customers’ expectations by providing a quality service that encourages repeat business. Individuals in this role are highly competent in using industry-recognised systems and associated services
(eg Traffic/Warehouse Management Systems) and will be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
A Warehouse Operative will often be required to be flexible and work shifts including 4-on-4-off, days, nights, evenings and weekends.
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​Assessment Methods:
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Knowledge Test
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Practical Observation
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Additional Assessment Criteria:
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If the apprentice has not already achieved Level 1 functional skills in Maths and English prior to their enrolment, they must pass Level 1 functional skills.