Distribution Operative

Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

The Operative, Distribution (W2) performs warehousing and distribution tasks to ensure merchandise flows efficiently through the distribution center. This role executes shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, stacking, picking, packing, and palletizing activities following established procedures. The Distribution Operative works under moderate supervision to support the daily production plan and maintain quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Distribution Operations
a. Execute daily warehousing tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and loading merchandise
b. Stack, palletize, and organize products according to standard operating procedures
2. Order Fulfillment
a. Pick and pack orders accurately to meet customer requirements and shipment deadlines
b. Load and unload trucks efficiently while ensuring product integrity
3. Inventory Management
a. Maintain accurate inventory records through proper documentation and system updates
b. Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities
4. Safety & Quality
a. Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a safe workplace
b. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures for all distribution activities
5. Equipment Operation
a. Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners
b. Perform basic maintenance checks and report equipment issues
6. Housekeeping & Organization
a. Maintain workplace housekeeping standards and organize work areas
b. Support 5S principles and visual management practices
7. Problem Solving
a. Identify and report operational issues or discrepancies to supervisors
b. Apply problem-solving techniques to address routine distribution challenges
8. Impact
a. Contribute to team productivity and the completion of daily production plans
b. Support quality, cost, and delivery objectives through reliable task execution

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. 

 

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. 

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. 

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range:

25,353.25 GBP to 29,717.75 GBP

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