Warehouse Operator - Forklift Drivers

Barfoots of Botley; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing company that values sustainability and employee development. As a warehouse operator or forklift driver, you will play a crucial role in our logistics department, ensuring the safe transfer of produce in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering first-class service and maintaining high safety standards. With various opportunities for training and development, this role offers a chance to grow within an organization recognized for its commitment to its people. If you're proactive and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment is preferred.
• Forklift experience is advantageous but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely.
• Ensuring safe transfer of products to dispatch from production.
• Maintaining high health and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

Basic verbal English

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Tools

MHE (Material Handling Equipment)

Job description

The Role

Invitations are invited from enthusiastic and experienced individuals who can demonstrate a positive attitude working within a fast paced, warehousing environment.

With various opportunities across our sites, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising PPE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
• To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
• Adherence to all trained SOPs
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
• Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
• Focus on continuous improvements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE (An advantage but all training provided)
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Be an effective Team Player

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability