Warehouse Operative

Princes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Erith is looking for a Warehouse Operative. The role mandates ensuring proper handling of finished foods to prevent accidents and complaints, operating hand-held scanners, and adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates should possess Fork Lift Truck experience, be literate and numerate, and demonstrate teamwork abilities. Join a company that values quality and safety in an engaging workplace.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be literate and numerate.
• Experience working in a team is essential.
• Fork Lift Truck experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure handling of all finished foods is done correctly with zero customer complaints.
• Operate hand-held scanning equipment competently.
• Contribute to health and safety standards.

Skills

Literate

Numerate

Team working

Fork Lift Truck experience

Job description

Job Details

Vacancy Name: Warehouse Operative

Employment Type: Permanent

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Erith

Business Area: Edible Oils Limited

Workplace Type: Onsite

About The Princes Group

The Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Department: Warehouse.

Site: Erith

Reports To: Warehouse Team Leader

Job Purpose

To ensure the handling of all finished foods are carried out according to procedures with zero accidents or customer complaints.

Principle Accountabilities

Quality

• RFT (right first time) achieve set targets.
• The employee must be able to operate the basic requirements on Pallet handling, Receipt, Put away and Despatch.
• Operate hand-held scan guns to an accurate and competent level.
• Maintain plant to the required 5’s standards and adopt the “clean as you go policy.
• Maintain personal hygiene standards in accordance with company procedures.
• First Communicate and co-operate with colleagues in order to achieve goals and maintain product quality.
• Accurately complete all reporting and recording procedures applicable to designated tasks.
• Monitor and maintain product quality standards.

Cost

• Demonstrate a commitment to learn.
• Be aware of your impact on pence per case (PPC) and attend work regularly and on time to keep costs to a minimum.

Delivery

• Ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly or unloaded on time.
• Ensure the department runs according to procedures (ISO LF9)
• Contribute to the achievement of OEE business targets through the delivering of an effective personal performance to the required standards.
• Contribute to the achievement of service levels through the accurate recording of all production information.

Safety & Environment

• Ensure you undertake your role safely and adhere to all site controls and safe working practices.
• Understand your individual impact on the environment and what can be done to reduce this.
• Ensure PPE is work at all times in accordance with site procedures and processes.
• All employees should carry out their duties in a responsible manner giving due consideration to Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures, which are part of the Integrated management System. Specific responsibilities can be found at section 4.4.1.4 of the Health & Safety Management System.
• Contribute to the health & safety of self and others by applying health and safety principles to the required standards whilst undertaking designated tasks.

People

• Respect your colleagues, peers and the Company.
• Perform any other duties required by Warehouse Team Leader
• These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual’s line manager.

Qualifications / Experience

• Literate and numerate
• Versatile
• Experience of team working
• Fork Lift Truck experience