Warehouse Operative -Bread Northwich- Roberts Bakery 1887 Ltd

The Rowan Organisation; Northwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading warehouse organization in Northwich is seeking a proactive Warehouse Operative to manage stocks, inspect vehicles, and ensure the safety of the working environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Counter Balance and Reach Truck licence, possess computer skills including Excel, and have excellent communication abilities. They will contribute to maintaining stock integrity and adhering to quality procedures while working in a fast-paced team environment. The role involves initial Monday to Friday shifts, transitioning to variable hours post-training.

Qualifications

• Counter Balance and Reach Truck licence required.
• Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential.
• Good computer skills needed, especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge orders and inspect vehicles on arrival.
• Monitor stock rotation using FIFO and maintain records.
• Communicate with departments, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Counter Balance and Reach Truck licence

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate and Excel experience

Initiative and attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Pallet Truck (PPT)

Job description

No Agencies

Job Purpose

this role will be responsible for acknowledging orders from suppliers and inspecting all vehicles on arrival. Unloading/loading vehicles and monitoring stock rotation using FIFO, ensuring continual supply of materials to production and to production stock areas. Completing accurate stock counts when required.

What you will contribute

• Acknowledge orders and booking in times from suppliers on the SAP computer system
• Ensure vehicles are unloaded at their allotted time slot, loading and unloading vehicles, checking that the actual products received correspond with the relevant documentation
• Ensure that the haulier’s vehicles are clean and intact and that no contamination, cross contamination or damage can, or has, taken place
• Inform warehouse manager of any damaged products or shortages
• Record all pallet and IBC returns and receipts on supplier’s delivery notes, and on SAP delivery check sheets
• Monitoring and adhering to stock rotation of ingredients and packaging and advising the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager of any products nearing their best before date
• Routinely marrying up of part pallets of like materials to optimise space
• To attain and maintain a good knowledge of all relevant quality procedures and work instructions
• Communicating with all other departments, suppliers, customers and hauliers on all aspects of the job
• To maintain a safe and hygienic working environment in the warehouse and yard. Helping to maintain the security of the warehouse, whilst controlling visitors to the department and assisting them with their requirements and ensuring safety at all times
• Ensure minimum stock fill in multiple areas of the Bakery

What you will bring

• Counter Balanceand Reach Truck licence, powered Pallet Truck (PPT)
• SAP experience desirable but not essential
• Computer literate, experience of Excel and e-mail
• Excellent communication skills, speed and accurate
• A flexible, friendly approach with a team focus and can-do attitude
• Initiative, an eye for detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to accurately follow instructions

Shift Pattern

Mon -Fri during the initial training period, then moving to shifts once training is completed.

Reports to

Warehouse Supervisor/Manager

Whilst we review each application on an individual basis, due to the high number of applicants we cannot guarantee that we will be able to reply to each candidate. Therefore, if you have not been invited for interview within three weeks, please assume your application has not been successful