Forklift/Logistics Operative

Dubizzle Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Chichester seeks Warehouse Operatives for full-time day shifts. The role includes loading and unloading vehicles, ensuring product safety, and adhering to SOPs. Candidates should be proactive team players with experience in a fast-paced environment. Full training is provided, ensuring a safe and efficient work atmosphere.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 On line GP access

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment preferred.
• Confident and proactive attitude in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading delivery vehicles.
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch.
• Adhere to all trained SOPs for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

Effective communication in basic verbal English

Team Player

Experience working to deadlines

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Warehouse Operatives

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

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.

Opportunities could be either Sefter Farm or Leythorne site based.

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

*Full training provided as applicable to role

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE preferable
• 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
• 24/7 On line GP access
• 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