Multiskilled Warehouse Operative - Forklift Licence required

Westfalia Fruit; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit as a Multiskilled Warehouse Operative. In this dynamic role, you will ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment, utilizing modern equipment to handle fresh produce safely. Your responsibilities will include operating forklifts, conducting inspections, and maintaining high standards of food safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team in a brand-new facility, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of operations. If you have a valid forklift license and a passion for teamwork, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

20 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Free Tea & Coffee

Company pension plan

Life Insurance

Medicash cash plan

Christmas hampers

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license required for safe operation.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various MHE including forklifts and pallet trucks.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for quality adherence.
• Load and unload fresh produce efficiently.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Warehouse Experience

Forklift License

Tools

Pallet Trucks

Counterbalance Forklifts

Order Pickers

Reach Trucks

Job description

Multiskilled Warehouse Operative - Forklift Licence required

Multiskilled Warehouse Operative - Forklift Licence required

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Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Multiskilled Warehouse Operative to join our Operations team in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

**The shift pattern for this position is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on a 2-2-3 continental rotation**

This hands-on role, within our brand-new facility, is essential to ensuring the smooth flow of operations—from the safe receipt and inspection of fresh produce, through to accurate order picking and dispatch. You'll be working as part of a supportive, fast-paced team, using modern equipment to maintain efficiency and uphold our high standards for product handling and food safety. As part of the role, a valid forklift license is required, as you'll be operating machinery to move stock safely and efficiently throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate a variety of MHE, including pallet trucks, counterbalance forklifts, order pickers, and reach trucks.
• Inspect incoming fresh produce deliveries to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Safely operate forklifts within a high-traffic, fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Efficiently load and unload fresh produce, ensuring precise placement on racking or pallets.
• Transport goods from storage areas to loading zones for timely dispatch.
• Unload deliveries and securely relocate goods to designated storage locations.
• Conduct routine forklift inspections, identifying and reporting any faults or damages.
• Stay informed on health and safety regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of forklift operating procedures.
• Provide support and coverage for the Team Leader role as needed, ensuring operational continuity.

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Multiskilled Warehouse Operative to join our Operations team in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

**The shift pattern for this position is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on a 2-2-3 continental rotation**

This hands-on role, within our brand-new facility, is essential to ensuring the smooth flow of operations—from the safe receipt and inspection of fresh produce, through to accurate order picking and dispatch. You'll be working as part of a supportive, fast-paced team, using modern equipment to maintain efficiency and uphold our high standards for product handling and food safety. As part of the role, a valid forklift license is required, as you'll be operating machinery to move stock safely and efficiently throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate a variety of MHE, including pallet trucks, counterbalance forklifts, order pickers, and reach trucks.
• Inspect incoming fresh produce deliveries to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Safely operate forklifts within a high-traffic, fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Efficiently load and unload fresh produce, ensuring precise placement on racking or pallets.
• Transport goods from storage areas to loading zones for timely dispatch.
• Unload deliveries and securely relocate goods to designated storage locations.
• Conduct routine forklift inspections, identifying and reporting any faults or damages.
• Stay informed on health and safety regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of forklift operating procedures.
• Provide support and coverage for the Team Leader role as needed, ensuring operational continuity.

Requirements

• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
• Must hold a valid forklift license and have experience operating a forklift
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in following instructions and adhering to procedures
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Previous warehouse experience
• Previous experience handling fresh produce

Benefits

• Salary ranges depending on experience from £13.49

• 20 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Company pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Medicash cash plan
• Christmas hampers

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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