Warehouse Operative (Forklift)
Job Description
Job Details:
Job Title: Warehouse Operative (Forklift)
Salary: £26,208.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Contracted hours: 40 hours per week (5 days out of 7)
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Shift Pattern: 8 hour shifts, Nights.
Location: Cheltenham, GL51 6TQ
At Creed Foodservice, we believe a great workplace starts with great people. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, bringing passion and expertise to deliver top-quality food products to chefs and caterers across the UK. As part of the Country Range Group, we’ve been making a difference in the food industry since 1972.
With distribution centres in Cheltenham, Ilkeston, and High Wycombe, we ensure reliable service nationwide. We’re proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer and were recognised as one of the Top 75 Best Companies to Work For in 2023. If you’re looking for a workplace that values its people and offers real opportunities to grow, Creed is the place to be!
Role Details:
The role of Warehouse Operative is a varied role which is vital to ensuring that Creed Foodservice deliver excellent customer service for our customers. Within this role you will do everything from picking customer orders for next day delivery to loading delivery vehicles.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- To pick customer orders in full and on time ready for delivery the following day.
- To ensure the quality and temperature of the product is correct.
- Be aware of any products falling below the required standard, and reject them immediately.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, managers, and visitor’s e.g delivery drivers.
- Tidy and ensure the warehouse is free of obstacles at all times.
- Adhere to the procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment, including Pallet Truck’s & Fork Lifts.
- Adhere to the procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment.
- To comply with all company policies and procedures, specifically surrounding health and safety.
- Other duties as required, according to the needs of the business.
The Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate must have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be keen to learn new skills and have a desire to make a difference. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, not afraid to get stuck in and have the flexibility to work extra hours in line with the business needs.
It is essential that you have the following:
- Experience as a Warehouse Operative ideally gained in a Foodservice environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers – this includes employees, managers, visitors and delivery drivers.
- Quality Control Experience is desirable.
- Experience and relevant licence or certification to utilise Pallet Trucks & Fork Lifts would be desirable, but not essential as all training can be provided internally.
