Are you experienced in warehouse operations and passionate about maintaining high standards of food safety and quality?
Join a busy site in Newbury where your role is vital in ensuring smooth goods handling, safe storage and accurate dispatch in a food production environment.
You’ll be a key player in supporting production by managing inbound and outbound stock efficiently, with a strong focus on compliance and teamwork. We welcome candidates who understand warehouse processes, fork lift operation, and have a commitment to food safety.
Why you’ll love this role:
1. Competitive weekly pay reflecting experience, with overtime opportunities
2. Full training provided including food safety, HACCP Level 2, allergen awareness and health & safety
3. Dynamic warehouse environment with clear progression routes
4. Be part of a company committed to quality, safety and continual improvement
5. Supportive team and leadership fostering open communication
Pay & per hour per week based on 40 hours)
6. Monday to Friday
7. Early Shift: 04:30am to 13:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
8. Operate fork lift trucks safely and complete daily equipment checks
9. Receive, store and manage stock including allergens, chilled, frozen and raw ingredients following strict food safety and labelling standards
10. Ensure all goods are correctly dated, labelled, sealed and palletised for dispatch
11. Complete all dispatch documentation accurately and meet daily shipping targets
12. Maintain cleanliness, safety and hygiene standards throughout the warehouse and production support areas
13. Report any machinery faults, safety hazards or site damage promptly to supervisory staff
14. Assist with regular stock takes, warehouse cleaning and supporting other departments when needed
15. Adhere to all HACCP and safety protocols, ensuring full traceability and stock rotation
Requirements:
16. Forklift truck licence (Flexi/Bendi) is essential.
17. Fork lift truck licence (Counterbalance) is beneficial.
18. Basic food safety knowledge or willingness to undertake training.
19. Strong attention to detail with ability to follow procedures accurately.
20. Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
21. Flexible, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.