About this role
Warehouse Assistant This Work Placement Experience Programme offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy warehouse and distribution environment. The successful participant will work alongside experienced staff, assisting with the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and yard while developing valuable skills in logistics, stock management, health and safety, and teamwork. • Manual Handling • Receiving and checking incoming deliveries • Matching deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes • Safe unloading, handling and storage of goods • Picking, packing and preparing customer orders • Labelling and organising stock • Carrying out stock counts and reporting discrepancies • Preparing goods for dispatch • Product identification and familiarisation • Safe use of pallet trucks, trolleys and other warehouse equipment • Keeping the warehouse and yard clean, safe and organised • Identifying damaged goods and following the correct reporting process • Working safely around vehicles and forklifts • Teamwork and communication • Time management and prioritising daily duties • Problem-solving and attention to detail • Customer service when dealing with collections, suppliers or delivery drive. 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: • Health & Safety Awareness Training • Manual Handling Training • Warehouse Operations and Stock Control Procedures • Workplace Safety and Hazard Identification • Fire Safety Informal training: • Customer Service • Introduction to Logistics and Distribution Operations • Company Policies and Procedures Training • Basic Inventory Management and Stock Counting Techniques • Goods Receiving and Dispatch Procedures • Safe Loading and Unloading Practices