Warehouse Operative

Reporting into: Inbound Supply Chain Manager

Salary: £14.86 per hour (Weekly)

We are seeking Warehouse Operative to join our team. A warehouse operative ensures the safe receipt & appropriate storage of goods, including checking and completing the relevant documentation and data entry into the appropriate systems.

• Ensuring that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork.
• Storing and rotating stock according to set procedures.
• Keeping the warehouse and yard environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.
• Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods and completing health & safety checks on equipment as per company policy.
• Completing the necessary warehouse inventory controls – stock counts, weighing and recording weights.
• Treat all stock with care at all times, ensuring that all products are stored safely and in accordance with the company HACCP policy (especially chemicals and food).
• Accurate and timely recording of data into Vensis and other systems.
• Completing daily pick lists for stock movements to feeder warehouse.
• Checking for damaged or missing items and then sorting stock for storage in the warehouse.
• Operating lifting equipment e.g. forklift truck to load, unload, move and rearrange stock and ensuring that products are stored safely (especially chemicals and food).
• Correctly labeling and identifying allergen stocks and storing them appropriately.
• Cleaning and maintaining the warehouses and equipment (Forklifts and Shadow boards etc.).
• Completing relevant vehicle and temperature checks when required.

Skills & experience required to do this role...

• Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience in a chilled Food Manufacturing business or FMCG.
• Demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT literate.
• Excellent team‑working skills to effectively collaborate with other members of a warehouse team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of handheld scanners and relevant software programs, such as warehouse management systems.
• Honesty and trustworthiness.
• The ability to work effectively under limited supervision.

• FLT Licence

• 20 Days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company pension contributions 5%