Warehouse Operative

CULINA; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Recognition schemes

Job summary

CULINA is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Newton Abbot to load and unload product in a chilled environment, and ensure accurate inbound/outbound documentation.

You will secure dispatched loads, follow health and safety policies, and work to productivity targets while maintaining quality. The role includes benefits such as life insurance, Cycle to Work, and employee recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a chilled/cold environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with high quality.
• Good verbal and numerical reasoning.
• Conscientious and reliable with a 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload product in line with company policies.
• Complete inbound and dispatch documentation.
• Report trailer or MHE faults per procedures and manage VOR parking.
• Ensure goods are picked/assembled accurately per instructions.
• Ensure dispatch loads are properly secured before leaving loading bay.
• Meet productivity targets and maintain standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, SSOWs and HACCP regulations and challenge non-compliance.
• Receive, record and notify customer returns to Stock Controller.

Skills

Chilled environment

Deadline oriented

Numerical reasoning

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

• To ensure you load/unload product strictly in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• To ensure the correct documentation is completed for all inbound and dispatch loads.
• Reporting any trailer or MHE faults in line with Company procedures and ensuring VOR vehicles are placed in the designated areas.
• To remain vigilant in ensuring goods are picked and assembled accurately as per instructions.
• To ensure dispatched loads are properly secured prior to leaving the loading bay.
• To reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's productivity targets.
• Ensure all practices and procedures are safely carried out in line with the Company’s Health & Safety policy, SSOWs and HACCP regulations, where appropriate, and to challenge colleagues who fail to adhere to any such rules or regulations.
• Ensure customer returns are received, recorded and notified to the appropriate Stock Controller

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a chilled/cold environment
• Experience of working within an environment where achieving deadlines and quality of work are critical
• Understanding of verbal and numerical reasoning
• Conscientious and reliable nature
• Positivate 'can do' attitude

Additional Information

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer the added bonus of an excellent benefits package, which include – but are not limited to – the following:

• Free life insurance as anemployee equal to three times your basic salary.
• ‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,