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Forklift & Warehouse Operatives
Barfoots of Botley
Chichester, England, United Kingdom["FULL_TIME"]
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Forklift & Warehouse Operative
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 MHE 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. Operating in both inside and outside areas with associated responsibilities.
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 prefereable
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