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Warehouse Operative

Apetito
Full-time
On-site
United Kingdom






Overview






Warehouse Operative- Coldstore 

 

Warehouse Operative shifts patterns:

Monday to Friday

(40 hours) 8 hour shifts 13:30 – 22:00

£15.32 per hour (Inclusive of shift allowance) + Bonus + Benefits

 

apetito's continued expansion means we are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our Coldstore freezer Warehouse team.

You'll be trained to use our voice picking system to pick orders for care homes, hospitals and education settings as well as products for our sister-brand Wiltshire Farm Foods.

We work to strict delivery deadlines so being efficient and able to meet deadlines is really important.

As a Warehouse Operative working in the coldstore, you'll be provided all the PPE to keep you warm and safe in the freezer, which runs at -23 degrees. 

 

We're a friendly and dedicated team who work hard to give our customers great service!

 

In addition to the above salary, you will receive:

  • Comprehensive training
  • 33 days holiday (+ option to buy additional days)
  • Pension scheme
  • Retail discounts
  • Free car park
  • Free and subsidised lunch, snacks and drinks. 

Who we are

We’re the leading food producer for the health and social care sector, providing delicious, nutritious and sustainable meals for people at home or in care.

 

We’re also the parent company of Wiltshire Farm Foods, the UK’s premier home-delivery service for ready-made meals.

Through our wide range of well-presented, nutritious meals to suit every taste and dietary need, we aim to make a real difference to lives of elderly and vulnerable people in care.

 

We’re proud to be a Living Wage employer and member of the Ethical Trading Initiative. We support British food and farming and operate a successful programme of waste reduction and resource efficiency across our whole business.









Responsibilities






  • Loading stock for bulk storage. 
  • Picking and assembling orders in our coldstore, which is  -22/25 degrees, with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
  • Replenishment of empty pick locations.
  • Loading vehicles for delivery.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail are paramount in all areas.
  • Reporting all issues such as Health and Safety concerns, stock quality problems, and mechanical breakdowns.
  • Ensuring product value is protected through proper storage and minimal exposure to ambient temperatures.








About you






Essential:

  • Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative (or similar role)
  • Good team working
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Comfortable working under pressure to meet the demands of a high speed and high frequency factory ‘picking’ environment
  • Willing to learn new skills
  • Open and honest
  • Reliable 
  • Flexible and adaptable to take on tasks as needed
  • A “can do” approach

Desirable

  • Temperature controlled warehouse experience
  • Experience of SAP/Voice picking systems