Warehouse Operative – Freezer Operations

Oakland International is an ethically responsible group providing multi-temperature supply chain solutions built on a heritage of family values. Our vision is to be a Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience. Our mission is to work together to deliver solutions that make a difference. People are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to inspiring our team to grow and learn, increasing the quality of what we do and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for dedicated and reliable
Warehouse Operatives
to join our
Freezer
department at our
Redditch
site. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our operations, ensuring the efficient movement and handling of frozen goods.

Job Purpose:To carry out essential warehouse duties, strictly following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies, with a focus on maintaining product integrity in a temperature-controlled environment.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Accurate order picking using correct procedures.
• Ensuring correct dress code (PPE) is worn at all times for safety and compliance.
• Adhering to the “clean as you go” policy to maintain required housekeeping standards.
• Promptly reporting any Health and Safety issues to a supervisor/manager.
• Flexibility to work overtime as and when required to meet business needs.
• Ensuring all consolidated pallets are at the correct height and in a safe condition.
• Maximizing consolidation of all pallets.
• Performing duties at management discretion when required.
• Loading and Unloading of vehicles following correct Frozen handling procedures.
• Monitoring product temperatures of intake and dispatch to ensure critical control points are maintained.
• Signing out Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Reporting any equipment or operational issues to a supervisor/manager.

Resource Management:

• Along with your manager/supervisor, monitoring and controlling the use of resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Actively seeking training in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.

People/Personal Management:

• Building positive working relationships with peers and colleagues across the company.
• Operating to high moral, personal, and appearance standards.
• Maintaining personal discipline, good timekeeping, and contributing to team morale.

Information Management:

• Ensuring information is recorded correctly on daily sheets and highlighting any issues to supervisor/manager, with particular attention to daily stock check sheets.
• Communicating with your supervisor/manager daily to ensure understanding of targets and schedules.
• Liaising with stock controllers and booking-in staff regarding stock movement.

Skills/Knowledge and

Qualifications:

• Trained on all relevant equipment within a chilled/frozen warehouse environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people within your area and other areas of the business.
• Understanding of frozen handling procedures and temperature control.

Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Job Category Warehouse

Department:
Freezer Operations

Weekly working hours: 40

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Seafield Lane, Beoley, Redditch. B98 9DB

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