Warehouse operative airfreight

Job Title: Warehouse Operative (Air-Freight) Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester Salary: GBP25,700 Shifts: 4 on 4 off (6am-6pm) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent General Responsibilities: As a warehouse operative, you will organise warehouse and storage facilities and utilise material handling equipment to load and unload air cargo. You will maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures and company policies. Specific Responsibilities: In addition to the main duties and responsibilities listed below the warehouse operative will be expected to perform other duties commensurate with their skills and abilities. Loading and unloading air cargo as required Check freight in/out to include weight and volume checks Preparing and palletize cargo as needed Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations Operate specialist equipment which may include forklift trucks, pump pallet trucks and slave pallets ULD build and breakdown Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager Comply with all relevant legislation and airport authority and carrier security requirements Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP #39;s) Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times Key competencies for the role: Counterbalance forklift truck preferable Manual Handling Trained to a sufficient security level to be able to carry out airfreight warehouse functions in compliance to Civil Aviation Authority security standards Good communication skills ndash; verbal and written Strong team player Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment Previous experience working in an airfreight environment desirableBenefits: 25 days annual leave with option to buy and sell holidays 0.5 day holiday FOC for Birthday Bupa Healthcare Scheme Bupa Dental scheme 10% Employer pension contribution Cycle to work scheme