Warehouse Operative Job Details | Danish Crown Group

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

Job summary

A food supply company in Bristol is seeking a Warehouse Operative to assist in receiving products and ensure orders are accurately picked and dispatched. The successful candidate will prioritize workplace safety and comply with hygiene standards. Previous warehouse experience and a Fork Lift Truck licence are advantageous. This full-time position offers a total of 38 hours per week with a competitive salary starting from £24,700 based on experience.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Matched company pension scheme

Heavily discounted meat for staff

Health care cash plans

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse work would be an advantage.
• Fork Lift Truck licence and experience would be a plus.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist goods Inwards in receiving product as required.
• Pick and collate orders accurately.
• Verify all orders processed for despatch are on the correct pallets.

Skills

Previous warehouse work

Fork Lift Truck licence

Knowledge of supply chain

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of the food industry

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Who is Danish Crown?

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.

Why come to Danish Crown? Here’s a few reasons for you to think about.

• Amazing 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays – that’s 36 days holiday a year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and share parental leave
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Matched company pension scheme
• Heavily discounted meat for all staff through the staff shop
• Well-being programmes, with free optional health care cash plans to cover your everyday healthcare costs and which offer a wide range of digital and virtual wellbeing tools to support both your health and the people you care about
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for all colleagues and their families
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee on all sites
• Development opportunities for those that would like to progress in a global business

Job purpose

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

Operational Responsibilities

• Assist goods Inwards in receiving product as required
• Storing 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

Knowledge, skills, experience

• Previous warehouse work would be an advantage
• Fork Lift Truck licence and experience would be a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain – including requirements and expectations 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern

Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, with a 30 minute unpaid break, Friday 8am - 2.30pm. Total 38 hours per week.

Salary

from £24,700 based on experience and qualifications