Warehouse Operative (Picker) – Full Time Frozen

Farmfoods; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery distributor in Cumbernauld is seeking warehouse operatives for permanent full-time positions. You'll handle picking orders in a freezing environment, achieve productivity targets, and enjoy benefits such as 30 days annual leave, a 15% staff discount, and training provided. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and have a positive work attitude.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro-rata

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Free canteen facilities

Full training provided

Uniform and PPE provided at no cost

Qualifications

• Physically fit for demanding tasks and productivity targets.
• A positive and hard-working approach is essential.
• Warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick stock onto pallets for delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of picked items.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of the warehouse.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Skills

Physical fitness

Friendly attitude

Experience in a warehouse environment

Job description

We are looking to recruit warehouse operatives who will be responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

We are currently offering the following positions:

• We offer permanent full-time position working the Late shift between 2:00pm and 10:00pm or the Night shift between 10:00pm and 6:00am, working any 5 out of 7 days in our Frozen Warehouse. Both of these positions will include weekend work.
  
  

Please note, position's in the frozen environment will be working in temperatures between -18 and -25 degrees (full PPE and additional regular warming breaks provided).

Pay, working hours & benefits:

We offer an hourly pay rate of £14.28 for the Late and Night shift. This is a permanent position with the opportunity of overtime.

In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave pro-rata.
• Regular breaks during your shift.
• Full training provided.
• Free canteen facilities.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
• A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
  
  

As one of our warehouse operatives you will:

• Accurately and quickly pick stock onto pallets ready for delivery to shops.
• Keep accurate records.
• Carry out general maintenance and cleaning of the warehouse.
• Work within the health and safety requirements of the site.
  
  

Most warehouse operatives start with us picking orders however there may also be opportunities beyond this to work in our goods in and loading operations.

You will need:

• To be physically fit as this is a demanding role and you will be expected to achieve productivity targets.
• A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
• Although it is not essential, if you have experience of working in a warehouse environment or experience working with manual handling equipment then let us know about it in your application.
  
  

We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans into our distribution operations and work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our warehouse operatives are the backbone of our distribution operation and are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service to our customers.