Warehouse Operative

Danish Crown; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Bristol is seeking a Warehouse Operative to assist in the warehouse team. Responsibilities include receiving and storing products, picking orders, ensuring traceability and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has previous warehouse experience and a Fork Lift Truck licence. The role offers a full-time position with a salary from £24,700 based on experience and qualifications, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Enhanced company sick pay

Matched company pension scheme

Staff discounts on meat products

Well-being programmes and health care options

Free Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and families

Free parking; free tea and coffee on all sites

Development opportunities for progression in a global business

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse work would be an advantage.
• Fork Lift Truck licence and experience would be a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain from intake through to processing and despatch.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the food and meat industry is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of factors which affect efficiency.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist goods inwards in receiving product as required.
• Store food items in the correct location.
• Pick and collate orders accurately.
• Check products are labelled correctly for full traceability.
• Organise product for despatch at end of shift.
• Verify all orders processed for despatch are on the correct pallets.
• Raise awareness of any product unavailability or late deliveries.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager and Department Supervisors.

Job description

Overview

Operate as part of the warehouse team to deliver key performance targets, safely, effectively and efficiently, meeting the required customer and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist goods inwards in receiving product as required
• Store food items in the correct location
• Pick and collate orders accurately
• Check products are labelled correctly from receipt (batch codes, etc) through to despatch (customer codes, order number) to ensure full traceability
• Organise product for despatch accordingly at end of shift ready for loading crew the following morning
• Verify all orders processed for despatch are on the correct pallets
• Raise awareness to senior management or the sales team of any product that is unavailable, or of deliveries that are late and require expediting
• Assist the Warehouse Manager and Department Supervisors by supporting other warehouse departments as required

Health and Safety

• Wear correct PPE including clothing, gloves and shoes
• Comply with food and hygiene requirements and HACCP principles at all times
• Operate within the company health and safety standards at all times and ensure that workstations are kept clean and tidy at all times
• Report any hazards or equipment problems immediately to your Department Supervisor and support resolution as appropriate

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous warehouse work would be an advantage
• Fork Lift Truck licence and experience would be a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain - from intake through to processing and despatch
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Knowledge and understanding of the food and meat industry is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of factors which affect efficiency
• Teamwork and communication skills

About Danish Crown / Benefits

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers, supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we are more than 26,000 colleagues.

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Matched company pension scheme
• Staff discounts on meat products
• Well-being programmes and health care options
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and families
• Free parking; free tea and coffee on all sites
• Development opportunities for progression in a global business

Job purpose: To

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, 30 minute unpaid break; Friday 8am - 2.30pm. Total 38 hours per week. Salary from £24,700 based on experience and qualifications