Logistics Operatives

About this role

Logistics 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
Requirements
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
Benefits

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