DC Technical Operator

McCormick & Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Warehouse Operator for the Peterborough DC. The role covers inbound receipt, put away, picking and dispatch of palletised products in ambient, chilled, and freezer stock, with PPE provided for the chiller.

You will operate MHE including VNA, forklift and PPT/electric pumps, ensure FIFO, and uphold quality, safety and environmental standards across all processes.

Qualifications

• This role requires prior warehouse experience and the ability to operate MHE in a busy DC.
• Familiarity with SAP and WCS software is advantageous for stock management.
• Good literacy and numeracy in English are essential for accuracy and compliance.
• Hands-on skills with basic hand tools support daily packing and handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound stock, put away, pick and dispatch palletised products.
• Operate forklift, VNA truck and PPT/electric pump trucks safely.
• Follow SOPs, maintain FIFO stock rotation and stock accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety and health & safety requirements.

Skills

MHE (VNA up to 14m)

Forklift, PPT & electric pump truck

English literacy & numeracy

Basic hand tools

Tools

SAP

WCS

Job description

Shift pattern: 3 on 3 off (days and nights rotating)

This is a great opportunity to join our team and continue the great work in bringing to life our condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support our Flavour Solutions customers.

The Warehouse Operator role in the Distribution Centre (DC) team, is responsible for performing warehouse functions: inbound receipt, put away, picking and dispatch of palletised products, following SOPs and standard work instructions. These processes will be completed with the use of MHE. The role includes working in the ambient and chilled DC (PPE provided for chiller) and managing stock in the Freezer.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate within all general warehouse duties as directed by the management team and in line with customer requirements.
• Work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, while operating, monitoring, and controlling equipment, systems and processes associated with the Pre weigh, Processing, Packing, Palletization areas.
• Stock Receipt – from stock transfers production returns, supplier inbound, booking in on SAP, labelling and put away.
• Stock Put Away of all materials, finished goods and stock management.
• Stock picking – customer collections, stock for production and other departments following first in first out (FIFO) process.
• Stock marshalling in ambient and chiller DC also marshalling stock in production areas.
• Picking stock for production, Quality, R&D, Sensory and Hygiene Teams.
• Collect finished goods pallets from production areas.
• Silo Intake of Liquid and bulk powders, full unloading process.
• Working at Height is mandatory, up to 14metres, in Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Truck.
• Using Forklift truck and ride on PPT truck for all stock movements.
• To complete Yearly S-Cape training from VNA truck
• Checking vehicles are suitable for our stock to be loaded, temperature-controlled vehicle are set to correct temperature as per dispatch rules for that destination.
• Allergen management of stock in ambient and chilled areas.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Previous experience in warehouse role.
• Previous experience in warehouse temperature-controlled environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Understanding the importance of Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• MHE Experience: Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) up to 14 meters, working at height,
• Forklift Counterbalance, ride on PPT truck and Electric pump truck.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills e.g. English, Maths.
• SAP / WCS software experience advantageous.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.