Warehouse Operatives
Full time DAY SHIFT positions, 4 days on, 4 days off
With various opportunities across our sites, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising MHE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Operating in both inside and outside areas with associated responsibilities.
Opportunities could be either Sefter Farm or Leythorne site based.
Key Responsibilities
* Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
* Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production
* Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
* To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
* Adherence to all trained SOPs
* 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
* Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
* Focus on continuous improvements
*Full training provided as applicable to role
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
* Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE prefereable
* Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
* Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
* Experience of working in a fast paced environment
* Be an effective Team Player
Benefits
* Why Work for Barfoots?
o Investors In People Silver Award status
o Company pension scheme
o Life Assurance
o 24/7 On line GP access
o Employee Assistance Program
o Benefits Platform
o Development opportunities
o Discounted leisure membership
o Discounted vegetable box scheme
o Cycle to work scheme
o Free onsite parking
o Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
o Rapidly growing company
o Committed to Sustainability