As a Warehouse Operative some of the things you will learn to do are:
- Give great service to our customers and the rest of the team.
- Check in items and record the details.
- Sort items and put them where they need to be stored.
- Upcycle and recycle items.
- Find items in the warehouse that need to be sent to our customers.
- Package up items securely and sent them out.
- Record the details of items that are sent out.
- Do everything you are asked to do, to keep you and others safe.
What do you need to think about to decide if a job like this is for you?
The placement is very physically active, you will be standing, walking and lifting for most of the day.
Some of the items may be heavy up to 23kg – that is like picking up a heavy suitcase.
You will need to write down or input accurately into a computer the details of items that come in and go out of the warehouse.
You will need to follow the rules of the warehouse to keep you and others safe.
If you think you would like to work in a warehouse?
There will be lots of things for you to learn but you will have a job coach, who is someone to teach and support you to be able to do the job. You will learn the skills you need in a way that works for you.
Where is the warehouse?
The warehouse is Unit 4, Reads Road of Fenton Industrial Estate, Fenton, Stoke on Trent.
If you need support travelling, on your own, to the workplace, one of our travel coaches may be able to help you learn to travel safely and confidently.
What hours will you be in the warehouse workplace?
We will talk to you, to decide how many hours you work, this may change throughout your time with us. You may be working up to 2/3 full days a week as you learn more about the job.
The other days of the week will be spent learning different skills, most of this time will be spent in a classroom environment with other young people.
You will never be asked to start before 8am or finish after 6pm.
The hours will all be from a Monday to Friday.
You will not be asked to come in on Saturdays or Sundays.
Holidays?
You will have at least 6 weeks off a year. This is the about the usual number of holidays for someone who does this job.
This is an internship and is unpaid.
An internship supports your journey to paid employment, helping you to continue your education whilst learning skills for your future job.