Forklift & Warehouse Operatives

Barfoots; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Onsite parking

Highfield qualifications training

Development opportunities

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Job summary

Barfoots is seeking a Forklift & Warehouse Operative to join our busy logistics team. The role is full-time, day shift, 4 days on 4 days off, with opportunities across Leythorne or Sefter sites.

You will move produce, assist with picking/packing, and support loading/unloading of vehicles in a temperature-controlled warehouse. Experience in fresh produce or FMCG warehousing is preferred; a forklift counter-balance licence and MHE familiarity are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh produce or FMCG warehouse preferred.
• Forklift/Counter Balance licence and experience with MHE preferable.
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English.
• Confident, proactive and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Ensure safe transfer of finished products to despatch from production.
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials.
• Be trained for warehousing duties across Leythorne and Sefter sites.
• Adhere to SOPs and focus on customer satisfaction with zero errors.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Job description

Forklift & Warehouse Operative

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 MHE 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. Operating in both inside and outside areas with associated responsibilities.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE prefereable
• 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

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