Warehouse Operative

Dale Farm; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy farmer co-operative in Wrexham is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure efficient despatch and distribution. The role involves maintaining records, operating forklifts, and adhering to safety procedures. The successful candidate will need a valid forklift license and experience in warehousing, alongside GCSE Maths and English qualifications. This position offers a structured shift pattern and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Learning and personal development opportunities

Rewarding benefit packages

Fast-moving and results-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a stores/warehousing environment.
• Valid UK full driving licence.
• Knowledge of safe working practices in a stores environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in shift team meetings.
• Maintain communication with colleagues in other departments.
• Operate a forklift and other lifting equipment.

Skills

Valid Counterbalance OR Reach Forklift license

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Tools

WMS booking system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

Benefits

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

Role

Warehouse Operative

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to the efficient running of the despatch/distribution process of material and finished good products. The successful candidate will be required to locate and despatch product throughout the site, ensuring product is rotated and dispatched in accordance with instructions.

This position is 40 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm (rotating shifts)

Responsibilities

• Participate in shift team meetings
• Contribute information for adjustment of despatch plans
• Receipting and despatching of goods
• Ensure that timely and accurate records for receipting and despatching goods are maintained using WMS booking system/ Excel spreadsheets
• Maintain communication with colleagues in other departments e.g. production, packing, QA, logistics
• Ensure assembled orders, product are accurate to customer requirements
• Movement of raw material/ product around the site using a forklift and other lifting equipment
• Operation of an Automated Wrapping Machine
• Follow all health, safety and company procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Assist with end of month stock takes
• General Yard/Warehouse Housekeeping activities

The Person

• Valid Counterbalance OR Reach Forklift license with 12 months recent operation experience
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a stores/warehousing environment
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C (or above) or equivalent
• Valid UK full driving licence
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices are applied in the stores environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to display initiative and apply problem solving skills
• Able to plan and organise tasks effectively
• Willing to work flexible hours including, early starts and late finishes to cover absence/holidays when required.