Forklift/Logistics Operative

Barfoots; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company is seeking Warehouse Operatives for full-time DAY SHIFT positions in England. The role involves loading and unloading delivery vehicles, ensuring safe product transfer, and adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in a warehousing environment and possess a Forklift License. Benefits include a company pension, life assurance, and a commitment to employee development. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 Online GP access

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG environment is preferred.
• Forklift license and experience using MHE are preferable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in basic verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely.
• Transfer and locate finished products for dispatch.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

Effective communication in basic verbal English

Confidence and proactivity

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Effective teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operatives

Full time DAY SHIFT positions, 4 days on, 4 days off

With various opportunities across our sites, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising PPE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Opportunities could be either Sefter Farm or Leythorne site based.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
• To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
• Adherence to all trained SOPs
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
• Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
• Focus on continuous improvements
• Full training provided as applicable to role

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE preferable
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Be an effective Team Player

Benefits

• Why Work for Barfoots?
  • Investors In People Silver Award status
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • 24/7 On line GP access
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Benefits Platform
  • Development opportunities
  • Discounted leisure membership
  • Discounted vegetable box scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
  • Rapidly growing company
  • Committed to Sustainability