Warehouse Blast Freeze Operative

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Spalding; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Warehouse Operative for its Spalding site. You will work in the Blast Freeze section handling a mix of general duties and forklift responsibilities in a temperature-controlled environment.

The role requires prior warehouse experience, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Forklift training can be provided, with a Sunday-Thursday schedule from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible approach and willingness to adapt.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks as required.
• Transferring pallets to designated storage areas.
• Operating within the Blast Freeze area, ensuring product integrity.
• Receiving and dispatching pallets via WMS using handheld scanners.
• Following all SOPs.
• Carrying out general warehouse duties, including manual handling and product handling.
• Supporting packing and preparation of products for distribution.
• Adhering to HACCP food safety standards and company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Flexible approach

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Here at Americold, we are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative based at our Spalding site.

This role is based within our Blast Freeze section, where you’ll be responsible for a mix of general operative and forklift duties in a temperature-controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks as required
• Transferring pallets from loading bays to designated storage areas
• Operating within the Blast Freeze area, ensuring product integrity is maintained at all times
• Receiving and dispatching pallets via Warehouse Management System (WMS) using handheld scanners
• Following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Carrying out general warehouse duties, including manual handling and product handling
• Supporting packing and preparation of products for distribution
• Adhering strictly to HACCP food safety standards and company procedures
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexible approach and willingness to adapt
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Forklift licence (desirable but not essential – training can be provided)

Hourly Rate

£13.13 per hour, £27.56 per week shift premium

Working Hours

• 7:00am – 5:00pm
• Sunday - Thursday

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• STD/LTD coverage
• 401(k) with Company match
• FSA
• life insurance
• EAP
• paid time off

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Job Location

The Gables, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire

General Manager - Spalding