Warehouse & Quality Control Operative

• Experience in a warehouse, furniture, manufacturing, logistics or quality checking environment is preferred but not essential
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System is preferred

A varied role within a growing business, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of furniture, warehouse operations and quality control while working as part of the Hill Cross Operations Team.

Due to business growth, we have an opportunity to recruit a Warehouse & Quality Control Operative to join our Operations Team. This is a hands-on role combining quality checking of incoming goods with general warehouse duties.

A key part of the role will be checking furniture and other products delivered into our warehouse from a range of suppliers. You will check that quantities, dimensions, finishes and general condition meet the required project specification. Where an issue is identified, you will report it promptly to the designated Hill Cross Project Manager so that it can be dealt with before the product is sent to site.

Alongside the quality checking responsibilities, you will support the wider warehouse team with receiving, picking, assembling, loading and general housekeeping. The role is varied and will suit someone who is practical, organised, reliable and has a good eye for detail.

• Inspect incoming furniture and products from UK and overseas suppliers
• Check delivered quantities against delivery information and project requirements
• Check product dimensions, finishes, fabrics, leathers and general condition against the required specification.
• Identify and record any damaged, incorrect or missing items.
• Take photographs and provide clear details of any issues where required.
• Report quality issues and discrepancies to the designated Hill Cross Project Manager
• Help ensure products are suitable and ready for onward delivery to site.
• Unload and receive deliveries into the warehouse, checking goods into stock locations using the inhouse Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Pick orders using the WMS to locate stock
• Assemble various types of furniture prior to despatch
• Load vehicles for Hill Cross delivery vans and external carriers/freight forwarders.
• Process returned or damaged items
• Assist with company stocktakes
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe warehouse environment
• Carry out other general warehouse duties as required

• Strong attention to detail and a good eye for quality
• Practical and methodical approach to checking products
• Ability to identify obvious defects, discrepancies and damage
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills and confidence reporting issues clearly
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to get involved in general warehouse duties
• Keenness to learn and develop
• Full driving licence - the warehouse is in a remote location with no public transport links