Despatch Operator – Fresh Produce, 4-on 4-off Shift

Barfoots; Pagham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Benefits Platform

Training and career development

Discounted Barfoots vegetable box"

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Barfoots is seeking a hands-on Despatch Operative to join our busy warehouse team, ensuring fresh produce reaches leading retailers safely, accurately and on time. You will pick, pack and load orders, use handheld scanners, handle pallets, and work to SOPs in a temperature-controlled environment with regular manual handling.

The role follows a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern at our PO21 3PX site. We value teamwork, accuracy and safety, with opportunities for training including health and

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/despatch or logistics.
• Good English communication and literacy.
• Able to meet productivity and accuracy targets.
• Basic IT skills including data entry and email.
• Forklift licence or experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurately picking and packing customer orders using handheld scanning technology.
• Preparing and securely stacking orders ready for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating pallet trucks and other material handling equipment to move stock throughout the warehouse.
• Following SOPs and safe working practices at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and health & safety.
• Carrying out quality and accuracy checks to ensure customers receive the correct orders first time.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe by following our 'Clean As You Go' principles.
• Reporting any hazards, incidents or equipment issues promptly.
• Supporting colleagues across the warehouse to ensure daily operational targets are achieved.

Skills

Despatch/logistics experience

Team player

Attention to detail

English communication

Basic IT skills

Education

CIEH Manual Handling Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

Tools

Handheld scanners

Counterbalance forklift knowledge

Job description

Barfoots is seeking a hands-on Despatch Operative to join our busy warehouse team, ensuring fresh produce reaches leading retailers safely, accurately and on time. You will pick, pack and load orders, use handheld scanners, handle pallets, and work to SOPs in a temperature-controlled environment with regular manual handling.

The role follows a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern at our PO21 3PX site. We value teamwork, accuracy and safety, with opportunities for training including health and