Holdsworth Foods is one of the UK’s largest independent foodservice distributors. We have a real passion for what we do and our business is built on the quality of service we provide.
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to work in our Despatch team at our Grimsby depot. Working as a Warehouse Operative, you will be joining a team who ensure that our customers receive the right products and support in the delivery of high levels of customer service.
The role offers a weekly bonus (after successful training period), pension scheme, death in service, healthcare cash plan scheme and staff discount.
The working hours are 12.00noon to 8.00pm on a Sunday and 5.00pm to 1.00am (30 minute unpaid break), Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (37.5 hours per week).
Duties includes:
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To pick orders from picking sheets, with attention to product and quantities
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To be familiar with and able to identify the products stocked.
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To have a good working knowledge of the set-up of the warehouse and of the correct storage areas of all the various items stocked.
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To face labels outwards for double checking purposes
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To take care when loading and unloading cages
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To use the ladders and harnesses when working off ground level.
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To use pallet trucks/fork truck in a safe manner, and only if valid certification for the machine is held.
- To report any handling equipment faults immediately to the Department Manager or his/her Deputy.
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Nominated double checkers are to check cages for products and quantities against picking sheets
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Picking sheets must be signed for by the picker, double checker and stacker for traceability
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To load the cages onto the correct vehicle, taking extreme care not to damage any of the goods
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To load dry goods plus meat orders onto the correct vehicles taking care to load in such a way as to avoid any damage, spillage whilst in transport.
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To keep the warehouse clean and tidy at all times.
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To assist with other duties when requested to do so by senior management.
