Load Door Senior Operative
Department:
Location:
Wetherby
Job Description
Purpose: The Load Door Senior Operative holds an advanced level of expertise and comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in loading and unloading props. This role serves as the go-to source for specialised advice within the team. The Senior Operative assumes full accountability for overseeing the day-to-day loading operations for pre-designated vehicles.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
1. Team Leadership: Lead Loaders in safe loading, following weight and safety guidelines.
2. Provide guidance to foster a collaborative team environment.
3. Efficient Loading: Organise loading for safe item placement on vehicles.
4. Ensure compliance with weight and safety regulations.
5. Support and Collaboration: Assist with morning meetings in supervisor’s absence.
6. System Proficiency: Master collection and delivery system for smooth operations.
7. Accuracy and Documentation: Verify correct loading based on documents.
8. Missing Items Management: report missing items, resolving issues promptly.
9. Quality Assurance: Thoroughly inspect items during loading and unloading.
10. Timely Reporting: Report missing/damaged items promptly.
11. Team Support: Assist and guide team members during loading.
12. Positive Environment: Foster teamwork and positivity.
13. Safety Adherence: Follow safety rules for team well-being.
14. Training and Development: Train new team members.
15. Workspace Organization: Maintain a clean, efficient work area.
Skills/attributes required
Knowledge:
• Loading Procedures: Understanding safe loading techniques, weight distribution, and regulations.
• Documentation: Familiarity with reading and verifying loading documents.
• Team Leadership: Understanding effective leadership.
• Quality Inspection: Ability to assess items for damage or wear.
• Communication: Clear communication with team and others.
• Training Techniques: Skill in training new team members.
• Positive Environment: Creating a positive team atmosphere.
Skills:
• Leadership: Guiding and delegating tasks to the team.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing missing items and resolving issues.
• Organisation: Maintaining an organised work area.
• Quality Control: Thoroughly inspecting items.
• Team Collaboration: Assisting and collaborating with team members.
• Training and Development: Onboarding and mentoring new members.
• Positive Attitude: Fostering a proactive and motivated team.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing task timelines.
• Adaptability: Adjusting to changing demands.
• Documentation: Accurate record-keeping and reporting.