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Warehouse Operators & Forklift Drivers

Barfoots of Botley
Full-time
On-site
Chichester, Sussex, United Kingdom
Description

Warehouse Operatives (Various)

Full time DAY SHIFT positions, 4 days on, 4 days off

Invitations are invited from enthusiastic individuals - with or without experience - who can demonstrate a positive attitude working within a fast paced, warehousing environment.

No experience required - Our fully qualified instructors will deliver first class training.

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


Requirements

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


Benefits

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