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Warehouse Assistant
About this role
The job is for a Warehouse Assistant in Lagos, full-time. The role focuses on maintaining accurate stock records, keeping the warehouse clean and secure, and supporting receiving, inspecting, storing, picking, packing and dispatching goods. The employer, The Purple Scripts, expects a reliable, organised and physically fit person to support day-to-day warehouse operations. The role involves handling grocery products and merchandise, following safety procedures and ensuring proper documentation of all warehouse activities.
What you would do
- Assist with loading and unloading, sorting, labelling and placing products in storage locations
- Support preparation and dispatch of goods to customers, retail outlets and distribution partners
- Pick and pack customer orders for retail, wholesale and supermarket distribution
- Report discrepancies, damaged goods, missing items, and low-stock levels to supervisor or inventory manager
- Update stock records and assist with physical inventories and stock reconciliation
- Assist with handling and organising products according to storage requirements
- Assist with periodic stocktaking and investigations into inventory discrepancies
- Perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned by management
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation and compliance with safety procedures
- Ensure all warehouse activities are documented (goods received, issued, returns, transfers)
What they are asking for
- Good numerical, organisational and record-keeping skills
- High level of honesty, integrity, accountability and attention to detail
- Previous experience in warehouse, inventory or logistics roles is required
- Physically fit and able to lift and move goods Safely
- Minimum of OND; BSc or equivalent is an advantage
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail and distribution environment
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel or inventory software desirable
- Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions
- Basic understanding of stock handling and warehouse operations
- Key competencies include organisation, reliability, inventory accuracy, problem-solving and safety awareness
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