About this role
Warehouse Assistant at The Purple Scripts
The Purple Scripts - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Our client is seeking a reliable, organised, and physically fit Warehouse Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of its warehouse.
- The successful candidate will assist with receiving, inspecting, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods, ensuring that inventory is properly handled and warehouse activities run smoothly.
- The ideal candidate must be attentive to detail, honest, hardworking, and capable of maintaining accurate stock records while ensuring the warehouse remains clean, orderly, and secure.
Key Responsibilities
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Receive incoming goods from local suppliers and international shipments, checking quantities and product conditions against delivery documents.
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Assist with loading, unloading, sorting, labelling, and arranging products in designated storage locations.
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Pick and pack customer orders accurately for retail, wholesale, and supermarket distribution.
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Support the preparation and dispatch of goods to customers, retail outlets, and distribution partners.
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Update stock records and assist with routine physical inventory counts and stock reconciliation.
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Report discrepancies, damaged goods, missing items, and low-stock levels to the Warehouse Supervisor or Inventory Manager.
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Ensure proper stock rotation using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle, where applicable.
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Handle products carefully to prevent damage, loss, contamination, or misplacement.
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Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with established safety procedures.
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Assist with periodic stocktaking and investigations into inventory discrepancies.
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Ensure all warehouse activities are properly documented, including goods received, goods issued, returns, and transfers.
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Support the handling and organisation of grocery products and other merchandise in accordance with their storage requirements.
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Perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned by management.
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Requirements and Qualifications
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Minimum of an OND; a BScor equivalent qualification is an advantage.
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Previous experience in a warehouse, storekeeping, inventory, logistics, or distribution role is a must.
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Basic understanding of stock handling, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
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Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel or inventory management software are desirable.
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Good numerical, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
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High level of honesty, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
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Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
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Physically fit and able to lift, carry, and arrange goods safely when required.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced retail and distribution environment.
Key Competencies:
- Inventory accuracy and attention to detail
- Organisation and time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Teamwork and communication
- Product handling and storage
- Problem-solving and accountability
- Commitment to workplace safety
Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2026.