Warehouse Assistant

About the role

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. It is looking for a Warehouse Assistant who performs a variety of distribution centre activities such as packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfilment, stock handling, storing, distribution and inventory support, delivering high-quality, cost-effective and efficient service.

Key responsibilities

• Fulfil orders from stored inventory according to customer requirements and inspection/testing processes, ship them on time and complete all documentation
• Communicate with the lead or supervisor about any fulfilment issues or problems
• Receive, unpack and inspect incoming materials and products, verify them against written orders and return defective materials
• Ensure packing lists, shipping labels and other documents are complete, accurate and processed correctly
• Identify and investigate opportunities to improve processes and procedures, including key performance metrics
• Maintain and update systems as required, and carry out other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Typically a minimum of two years of related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of the organisation, job, practices and procedures; able to work independently with minimal supervision and to set priorities
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and respond to internal and external requests
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at heights exceeding 15 feet; may need forklift certification and to meet visual acuity standards for final inspections