Warehouse Operative – Picking & Packing (34 hours per week)
Location: Exeter, Devon. EX2 7JG
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7.00am–3.30pm (Friday off)
About Us
Orchardlea Foods is a long-established, family-owned food wholesaler based in Exeter. We're passionate about sourcing and supplying a wide range of chilled, frozen and ambient products from across the South West. Alongside distribution, we also slice, cut and pack many of the products we sell.
We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic team member to join our friendly warehouse team. This role involves picking and packing customer orders, keeping stock organised, and supporting the smooth running of our busy operation.
Overtime is often available during peak seasons (Christmas, Easter and summer holidays).
What You'll Be Doing
* Picking and packing business customer orders (approx. 80% chilled, 15% frozen, 5% ambient products).
* Labelling and packaging items accurately using in-house weighing and labelling equipment (up to 800 items daily).
* Replenishing stock in our chilled warehouse, following FIFO (First In, First Out) and batch rotation procedures.
* Keeping work areas clean, tidy and sanitised throughout the day.
* Following company food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures (including Safer Food Better Business, HACCP, and other relevant standards).
* Working both independently and as part of a small team.
About You
Essential skills and qualities:
* A reliable and flexible approach with a positive attitude.
* Ability to work on your own initiative as well as within a team.
* Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
* Good basic maths and English skills.
* Awareness of personal and food hygiene standards.
* Physically able to carry out manual handling, stand for long periods, and work in a chilled environment (approx. 4°C).
Desirable (but not essential):
* Knowledge of food hygiene standards, Health & Safety, HACCP or COSHH.
* Forklift licence.
What We're Looking For
We want someone who will take pride in their work, enjoys variety, and is willing to get involved across different areas of the business. In return, you'll join a supportive, close-knit team in a family-run company where everyone plays an important role.
How to Apply
Please send us a short cover note confirming your availability, your current working situation, and any skills or experience you feel would support your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.75 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 34 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Work Location: In person