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The accurate and timely processing of customer sales orders and returns. Investigating any variances where necessary. As such you might be asked to work in any part of our different operations departments and duties could include the below:\nInventory Control\nComplete stock counts each day and also complete internal investigation process, with regards to stock discrepancies.\n\nPotentially use of manual handling equipment.\n\nRelevant to all departments\nManual handling - work within warehouse environment lifting, moving, carrying and transporting pallets/boxes of goods using pallet trucks. Work at height on the internal equipment we have (i.e. high order pickers, wave machines).\n\nTo maintain the highest standards of Housekeeping by adhering to cleaning plans.\n\nTo fully comply with all Health and Safety requirements and instruction given.\n\nSelect goods for customer sales orders from their designated 'Fixed' stock locations. 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