Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver Paddock Wood, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a very busy Distribution Centre based in Paddock Wood.
We are a well-established storage and Distribution Centre of fresh produce from worldwide exporters, growers and importers, with particular expertise in delivering to the UK wholesale markets.
Previous experience working within a fast-paced chilled fresh produce warehouse environment would be an advantage (FLT, LLOP drivers) but not essential as full training would be provided.
Duties to include:
· Pallets are put away in location and recorded on our WMS system using hand held scanner equipment, whilst ensuring pallets are located correctly and safely
· Ensure Team Leader is notified of any changes to expected load
· Breakdown pallets as required to meet customer delivery totals, specifications, including box end labelling pallets in accordance with instructions given
· Ensure pallets are scanned using WMS through the various functions between receipt and dispatch
· Load vehicles in accordance with manifest and load plan
· Ensure all products are scanned and recorded through the various systems
· Maintain Warehouse hygiene standards
· Maintain high standards of Health & Safety on site at all times
Requirements:
- Forklift and Pallet Truck Trained (not essential)
- Good organisation skills
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Reliability and dependability
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Working hours:
· Full time basic 45 hours per week, any 5 days in 7 days
· Shifts 1pm to 10pm
· Salary £25,553 PA
· Overtime rate £14.52, paid at an enhanced rate
· Both full time and part time positions available
Benefits:
* 20 days holiday per annum (plus Bank Holidays)
* A contributory pension scheme
* Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
** Warehouse to wheels HGV (1 & 2) programmes available**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.92-£14.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
