The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Despatch Operative to join our busy warehousing operations.
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, 7am - 7pm
Location: Head Office - PO21 3PX
Reporting to the Despatch Team Leader, duties and responsibilities will include but not be restricted to:
1. Ensure all orders are selected accurately, timely and stacked securely prior to loading on to haulier vehicles
2. Picking & Packing - Ensure all orders are selected efficiently & accurately using a hand-held scanner
3. Loading haulier vehicles in a safe & efficient manner
4. Utilising MHE for manoeuvring stock between locations
5. Adherence to all trained SOPs and Risk Assessments
6. Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
7. To operate "clean as you go" principles whilst carrying out duties
8. To maintain high standards of Health and Safety in all operating areas
9. Reporting hazards and accidents as appropriate
Requirements
10. Good communication skills, both written and verbal (English level 2 desirable)
11. Counter balance forklift licence/experience a distinct advantage but NOT essential
12. Demonstrable experience of successfully working in a targeted environment and motivating self to meet targets
13. Experience of working in a FMCG / Fresh food environment
14. CIEH Manual Handling Level 2 (Preferred)
15. CIEH Food Safety Level 2 (Preferred)
16. To be flexible and willing to work across all Barfoots sites
17. Basic PC literacy for data input & email
Benefits
Why Work for Barfoots?
18. Investors In People Silver Award status.
19. Company pension scheme
20. 24/7 Online GP access
21. Life Assurance
22. Employee Assistance Program
23. Benefits Platform
24. Development opportunities
25. Discounted leisure membership
26. Discounted vegetable box scheme
27. Cycle to work scheme
28. Free onsite parking
29. Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
30. Rapidly growing company
31. Committed to Sustainability - Our site is powered by our waste!