Distribution Operative

Company Description

Become a part of an innovative team helping to revolutionize the way publishers make books available in an on-demand world and helping to revolutionize the way that publisher content reaches readers around the world! 

Lightning Source UK Ltd, an Ingram Content Group company, is a leader in providing a comprehensive suite of inventory-free on-demand print and distribution services for books to the publishing industry. Lightning Source gives the publishing community options to print books in any quantity, one to 10,000, and provides its customers access to the most comprehensive worldwide bookselling channel in the industry.

Job Description

Job Summary 

To provide support to the MK Warehouse team under the supervision of the Team Leader.

3pm - 11pm 

Essential Job Duties:

• Pick customer orders, ensuring a high level of quality and productivity
• Packaging and dispatch of books
• Forklift driving and maintenance
• Supervise unloading/loading of containers and trailers
• Assist with goods inwards/outwards in accordance with procedures
• Ship goods outwards ensuring that they are clearly labelled and addressed correctly
• Maintain the distribution area, goods inwards, loading bay area and yard in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assist in Quality Control
• Assist in removing waste materials from site
• Assist with regular stock takes as required;
• Work to set procedures in accordance with quality controls
• Monitor and report necessary replenishment of supplies
• To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment.
• To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.
• In addition to the above the Warehouse Assistant will perform other duties as reasonably requested by the management team

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift. 
• Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 20 kilos during the assigned shift.
• Ability to push/pull in a manufacturing environment up to 20 kilos to push during the assigned shift.
• Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
• Ability to bend, kneel/squat, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
• Ability to work designated shift including overtime as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which could include nights and weekends & ability to travel as needed
• Exposure to wide range of temperatures

Qualifications

Experience:

• 6 months experience in a warehouse environment required

Education:

• GCSE’s or equivalent.

Skills:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer effectively.
• Reading comprehension
• Writing skills
• Math skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
• Ability to work independently or collaborate in a group environment
• Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands
• Ability to meet and maintain production standards
• Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance
• Hold a valid counter balance fork lift truck licence & be used to working in a fast paced production environment.
• Advantage to hold a current valid VNA license

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free Hot drinks
• Service Awards