Warehouse Operative
£12.99 - £13.23 per hour, Burgess Hill, Monday to Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm, 40 hours per week, Permanent, 23 days holiday including 3 allocated Christmas shutdown days, Overtime at 1.5x rate, Pension
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Operative to join an established food manufacturing business in Burgess Hill. Reporting to the Technical & Supply Chain Director, the Warehouse Operative will be responsible for receiving deliveries, maintaining stock accuracy and ensuring the factory is supplied with the ingredients, packaging and materials needed to meet production demands. This is a varied, hands-on role combining forklift driving, warehouse administration, stock control and production support within a busy manufacturing environment.
Receiving and unloading incoming deliveries using a counterbalance forklift
Completing daily forklift safety checks and reporting any faults
Checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes
Carrying out relevant quality checks on incoming materials
Completing digital goods-in records using tablets and warehouse systems
Labelling, rotating and storing stock in the correct warehouse locations
Picking ingredients and loading them onto cages or trolleys for production
Preparing packaging materials and consumables for the Packing team
Recording issued and returned materials, quantities and relevant lot numbers
Supporting stock takes, demand planning and procurement activities
Highlighting stock that has reached its agreed reorder point
Maintaining accurate traceability, stock and wastage records
Restocking factory supplies and supporting the Dispatch team when required
Maintaining clean, organised and audit-ready warehouse and yard areas
Following food safety, hygiene, allergen, quality and health and safety proceduresRequirements
The successful Warehouse Operative will have previous experience within a warehouse, goods-in, manufacturing or production environment, which is highly desirable. Counterbalance forklift experience is essential, although candidates who require a refresher course will be considered. A full UK driving licence is essential. Experience with stock control, delivery documentation and warehouse administration would be highly desirable, along with good IT, numeracy and literacy skills. Knowledge of food hygiene or experience within a food manufacturing environment would be desirable. You will be reliable, organised and able to manage changing priorities while working independently and as part of a team. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Goods-In Operative, Forklift Driver or Stores Operative.
Company Information
You will be joining an established food manufacturing business committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, hygiene and traceability. The company offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities, communicate effectively and contribute to continuous improvement across the operation.
Package
£12.99 - £13.23 per hour
Permanent position
40-hour working week
Fixed hours of 6:30am - 3:00pm
Monday to Friday
30-minute lunch break
23 days holiday, including 3 days allocated to the Christmas shutdown
Occasional overtime available at 1.5x rate
Company pension scheme
Counterbalance forklift refresher training considered where required
Food Safety Level 2 training
HACCP training
Health and safety training
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