Job Description: Warehouse & Packing Operative (afternoon shift)
Company: Natural Treats by Nutriment
Location: Burton on Trent DE14
Reports to: Warehouse & Production Supervisors
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Mon-Fri, 14:00 - 22:00
About Us
At Natural Treats by Nutriment, we are passionate about producing high-quality, natural pet treats and delivering them efficiently to our customers. As part of the Nutriment group, we pride ourselves on excellence, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards in both our production and warehouse operations.
About the Role
We are looking for skilled, enthusiastic, and reliable Warehouse & Packing Operatives to join our team. This is a dual-role position, giving you the opportunity to work across both our production packing site and our warehouse & distribution hub.
A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and previous forklift operating experience are essential for this role, along with the ability to use a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to record, manage, and track stock accurately.
Flexibility is key – you will be scheduled to work at either site depending on business demand.
Key ResponsibilitiesPacking & Production
* Pack natural pet treats accurately and efficiently, meeting daily targets.
* Label, weigh, and seal products, ensuring compliance with company and food hygiene standards.
* Conduct quality checks to maintain our high product standards.
* Operate safely on production lines while maintaining speed and accuracy.
* Support a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times.
Warehouse & Distribution
* Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently for loading, unloading, and stock movement.
* Receive, check, and safely store stock deliveries.
* Accurately use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage stock movements, receipts, dispatches, and adjustments.
* Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch with accuracy.
* Assist with stock rotation, inventory control, and regular stock counts using WMS tools.
* Maintain a tidy, organised warehouse in line with health & safety procedures.
Skills and Experience
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
* Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment (essential).
* Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for stock control (essential).
* Previous warehouse or logistics experience, with some production or packing knowledge preferred.
* Good attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to follow processes.
* Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks.
* A positive, reliable team player with strong communication skills.
* Flexibility to work across both warehouse and production sites.
* Awareness of food hygiene or willingness to learn.
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities.
* On-the-job training across both warehouse and packing operations.
* Opportunities for career development within a growing business.
* Staff discounts on our high-quality pet products.
* Free on-site parking.
* A supportive, friendly team environment where your contribution matters.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.11 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person