Picker Packer - Coventry Coventry

Kite Packaging; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for a Picker/Packer Warehouse Operative in Coventry. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately picking sales orders, using advanced barcode scanning technology, and ensuring efficient dispatch operations. With a commitment to employee-ownership and continuous investment in your development, this company provides a supportive environment that values its people. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and the chance to become a shareholder after six months. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a thriving industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Optional healthcare scheme

Shareholder option after 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong physical fitness and self-discipline are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick sales orders while meeting hourly targets.
• Utilize barcode scanners for tracking and managing stock.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physical fitness

Self-discipline

Numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Barcode scanning devices

Low level order picker

Job description

Location: Coventry

Kite Packaging have a brilliant opportunity for a Picker/Packer Warehouse Operative to join their Warehouse team at their Coventry, Puma Park site. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership. We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2nd largest packaging distributor in the UK. In the past year Kite has been awarded ‘Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands’ and ‘The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK’.

Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our ‘people’. Turnover in 2024 was £168m and our growth continues to accelerate.

The role of Picker Packer Warehouse Operative

Duties Will Specifically Cover The Following Areas

1. Picking sales orders accurately ensuring hourly picking targets are met
2. Use of barcode scanning handheld devices to record pickings and bin movements
3. Driving low level order picker to transport picked goods to dispatch area
4. Assisting with additional dispatch, goods in and loading tasks
5. Notifying supervisor or management of any errors or stock discrepancies
6. Housekeeping duties as per rota

Key Skills And Operational Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following:

1. Experienced warehouse worker
2. Physically fit
3. Self-disciplined
4. Numerate and literate
5. Good communication skills
6. Have a great eye for detail

What You'll Get

1. Excellent competitive salary
2. Holidays 22 days per year rising by 1 each year to 25, including an option to buy or sell a maximum of 3 days, plus statutory holidays
3. After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme and an optional healthcare scheme
4. The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

To apply, please send your CV to Joey Turner, Recruitment Manager: [e-mail]