Warehouse Operative - Despatch

Warehouse Operative - Despatch

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Operative to join our busy Despatch team.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals, capable of working in a fast paced, dynamic warehouse environment. Working as a key member of the team, you will ensure all warehousing operational tasks are completed and delivered in an accurate, efficient, timely and safe manner, providing internal and external customers with a consistent first class service. Utilising PPT for the loading of haulier vehicles, and transferring produce to and from various warehouse locations.

As a shift based position, please note that the working environment is temperature controlled, to ensure the longevity and quality of our fresh food products. Also, as part of the picking and packing process, there may also be an element of heavy lifting involved

Shift Based

4 days on - 4 days off

Location

Head Office - PO21 3PX

Reporting to the Despatch Team Leader, duties and responsibilities will include but not be restricted to

Ensure all orders are selected accurately, timely and stacked securely prior to loading on to haulier vehicles

Picking & Packing - Ensure all orders are selected efficiently & accurately using a hand-held scanner

Loading haulier vehicles in a safe & efficient manner

Utilising MHE for manoeuvring stock between locations

Adherence to all trained SOPs and Risk Assessments

Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors

To operate "clean as you go" principles whilst carrying out duties

To maintain high standards of Health and Safety in all operating areas

Reporting hazards and accidents as appropriate

Requirements

Good communication skills, both written and verbal (English level 2 desirable)

Counter balance forklift licence/experience a distinct advantage but NOT essential

Demonstrable experience of successfully working in a targeted environment and motivating self to meet targets

Experience of working in a FMCG / Fresh food environment

CIEH Manual Handling Level 2 (Preferred)

CIEH Food Safety Level 2 (Preferred)

To be flexible and willing to work across all Barfoots sites

Basic PC literacy for data input & email

Why Work for Barfoots?

Investors In People Silver Award status.

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Platform

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Rapidly growing company

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