Job Advert: Warehouse Operative (Food Production)
Location: North East Lincolnshire
Are you ready to join a successful food production team? We are looking for reliable and motivated warehouse operatives to manage the flow of goods within our state-of-the-art food factory located in North East Lincolnshire. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role perfect for someone who takes pride in accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a warehouse operative in our food production environment, your main tasks will include:
- Goods Receiving: Accurately receiving, checking, and recording incoming raw materials and packaging supplies.
- Storage Management: Safely storing stock using appropriate equipment (forklifts, pallet trucks—training provided if needed) and adhering to strict FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles for stock rotation.
- Order Picking: Preparing and picking ingredients and packaging based on production schedules to ensure the factory lines are continuously supplied.
- Dispatch: Assembling, wrapping, and loading finished goods onto outgoing transport, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Compliance: Adhering to all factory health & safety regulations and strict food hygiene standards (HACCP/BRC).
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate paper and electronic records of all stock movements.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or factory environment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge: An understanding of stock rotation and warehousing principles.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and a high degree of numerical accuracy.
- Attitude: Reliable, punctual, physically fit (the role involves lifting and standing), and a positive team player.
- Qualifications: A forklift licence (counterbalance/reach) is beneficial but not essential—we provide training for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: £13 per hour + overtime opportunities.
- Shift Patterns: Rotating 4-on/4-off shifts, Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts, etc.
- Benefits: Pension Scheme, 28 Days Holiday, On-site Parking.
- Growth: Excellent opportunities for career progression and training within a leading UK food manufacturer.
How to Apply
To take the next step in your career, please submit your up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to info@workbalancerecruitmentsolutions.co.uk or call 01472281420
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Join our team and help us deliver quality food products to the nation!