About this role
Choice Stores, a rapidly growing retail company, is delighted to offer a Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP) opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands on experience in a warehouse environment. You will be fully supervised, supported, and trained throughout your time with us. What You Will Learn During the Placement Throughout the programme, the participant will be trained in how to: • Pick, pack, and process customer orders accurately and efficiently • Load and unload delivery vehicles using safe lifting techniques • Maintain and organise stock inventory • Build safe and secure pallets • Check deliveries in and out of the warehouse • Follow Goods Receiving and Dispatching procedures • Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and (where appropriate) forklifts • Participate in routine stock checks and identify discrepancies • Work effectively as part of a warehouse team • Follow company policies, including health and safety guidelines. This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP. Formal Training • WPEP QQI Work Experience Module • Manual Handling Certification • Health & Safety Awareness Training Informal Training • Warehouse Operations Introduction Training • Safe use of warehouse tools and equipment • Understanding stock systems and basic inventory processes • Fire safety