Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance FLT

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

EE mobile discount

Training & development

Driver CPC training available

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance Licence to join our Kettering team, handling receiving and despatch with accuracy and safety at heart.

You'll operate a counterbalance FLT, use a WMS system, and perform stock rotation, picking and loading tasks within a busy warehouse environment. A valid in-date licence and proven reliability are essential, with 4 on/4 off days and early morning hours.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance FLT/PPT.
• In-date accredited FLT licence (RTITB, ITSARR, AITT etc.).
• Previous warehouse experience; food/beverage industry preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive pallets from production lines and scan into the warehouse.
• Load/unload trailers using counterbalance FLT/PPT.
• Pick orders for despatch and rotate stock as required.
• Use the internal WMS and scanners to ensure accurate records.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

WMS system

Laptop / hand scanners

Job description

Warehouse Operative with FLT Counterbalance Licence

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance Licence to join our team providing a first class service in Kettering. The main purpose of this role is to provide accurate receipt of customer goods in to the warehouse, and timely despatch of customer goods from the warehouse to external parties. The role requirements are to complete various warehouse tasks, as safely, accurately and as efficiently as possible upholding and the highest standards of health and safety at all times.

***For your application to be considered, you must hold a current Counterbalance Forklift Licence***

The Details:

• Salary: £30,237.50Per Annum, £14.44 Per Hour
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Days
• Hours: 06:00-18:00
• Location: Kettering
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading/unloading trailers using counterbalance FLT/PPT
• Using internal WMS system, laptop and hand scanners
• Taking receipt of pallets from the production lines and accurately scanning in to the warehouse
• Picking orders ready for despatch
• Stock rotation and consolidation
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest of standards, working in partnership direct with the customer
• Adhering to Warehouse/Plant H&S rules at all time
• Operating a ‘clean as you go’ policy to ensure the warehouse is free of excess debris, pests etc.
• Assisting on the loading bay (as and when required)
• Adhering to Health and Safety rules at all times
• Carrying out any other reasonable request made by Supervisor/Manager

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience operating a counterbalance FLT/PPT
• An in-date, accredited FLT license (RTITB, ITSARR, AITT etc.)
• Previous warehouse experience (ideally within the food and/or beverage industry, but not essential)

Technical Competencies:

• Good eye for detail
• Strong communication skills, be a team player
• Be proactive, use initiative
• Good organisational and time management skills

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 20 days annual leave.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. Driver Assessor Training available by our Regional Driver Team. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.