Warehouse Dispatch Operative

Fera Science Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

On-site gym

Free parking

Volunteer day

Job summary

Fera Science Ltd. is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our Dispatch Team, handling the packing and shipping of food-based proficiency testing and QC samples to our international customer base.

You will pack orders, print paperwork, label samples, and manage stock in a small warehouse with a focus on accuracy and safety. The role involves manual handling and standing for long periods, with delivery of daily shipments starting at 7:00am.

Qualifications

• Experience in picking/packing environment or warehousing preferable.
• Good understanding of computers with Excel/Word/Email.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate with good attention to detail.
• A good team player.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manually preparing and packing customer orders using a picking list.
• Printing paperwork to accompany outgoing shipments.
• Labelling up of food samples.
• Storing and monitoring stocks of packaging materials and ice packs.
• Performing stock control duties using our bespoke database (training provided).
• Using courier systems to process the day’s shipments.
• Liaising with Admin and Tech Support teams to resolve shipping/order issues.
• Handling materials with care, keeping area clean and tidy per H&S policies.
• Working as a team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Picking/packing

Computer literacy

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Join us as Warehouse Operative and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As a Warehouse Operative you will be part of a dedicated Dispatch Team, who are responsible for the shipping of food-based Proficiency Testing and Quality Control samples to 3000+ international customer base. You will be carrying out the dispatching of orders, and receipt and storage of stock. The dispatch department are a five-person team working in a small warehouse, storing and shipping a variety of food-based products to over 120 countries around the world.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manually preparing and packing customer orders accurately using a picking list.
• Printing of paperwork to accompany outgoing shipments
• Labelling up of food samples.
• Storing and monitoring stocks of packaging materials and ice packs.
• Performing stock control duties using our bespoke database (training provided)
• Using courier systems to process the day’s shipments.
• Liaising with Admin and Tech Support teams to resolve any issues with shipping and orders.
• Handling materials with care, ensuring your area is clean and tidy in line with H&S policies.
• Working as a team to meet daily targets.

The post will involve manual handling, standing for prolonged periods and accessing cold storage environments for which PPE will be provided. We do not currently operate shift working, but operations commence daily at 7:00am

What we’re looking for:

• Ideally you will have experience working in any of the following areas:
  • picking/packing environment, post room, warehousing/production, retail role
• Good understanding of computers with knowledge of applications such as Excel / Word / Email
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate with good attention to detail.
• A good team player.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days' holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks... and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.