Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

Monday Friday; 2pm 10pm (Full-time, Permanent)

On site Aylesford, Kent

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. They hold strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and have liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Their premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

What is the Warehouse Operative role?

This role is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operation of the warehouse is carried out according to procedures and to work in accordance with health and safety as outlined by site directive. The role also involves providing support to all internal customers under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, to aid the smooth running of the department. Please note that this role does involve manual handling.

What's in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Maintain a high level of tidiness in the WH area and WH Yard and to remove any hazards or obstructions according to procedure.
• Complete daily requirements including daily dispatch, incoming goods, finished goods prep, and production picking.
• Assist with production daily requirements.
• Complete any preparation of bulk and part goods for production.
• Follow instructions as requested by the WH Supervisor and Team Leader.
• Ensure daily FLT checks are complete and documented and report any defects to WH supervisor immediately.
• Ensure all other Warehouse checks are completed as per rota.
• Arrange for any production waste to be disposed of.
• Assist with the requirements of the sampling room.
• Liaise with Customer Support and outside transport providers to ensure the smooth dispatch of customers' orders.
• Any other reasonable task as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader and Production Supervisor.
• Working safely and follow all safety requirements.

Does this sound like you?

• Forklift Licenses Reach and counterbalance up to 1600kg.
• Relevant experience within a warehouse environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and operate an in-house computer system.
• Team player, able to work as part of a team providing help and support to others both within the department and the organisation as a whole.

Interested? Our client would love to hear from you!

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