Warehouse Operative - Palletising and Despatch

Warehouse | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It’s up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don’t you?

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Great news! We are seeking a Warehouse Operative to become an integral part of our Palletising and Despatch Team. The purpose of this role as the Warehouse Operative at Dr. Oetker, is the vital contribution in the movement of all materials through the warehouse area covering both raw materials and finished goods. The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Warehouse Operations - Picking and Putaway - allocation and distribution of materials for production.
• Stock order picking for customer requirements.
• Despatch order checking against warehouse SAP documentation.
• Responsible for accuracy in completion of all warehouse documentation.
• Safe operations of the Semi-automated storage, racking and palletising systems.
• Responsible for the use of material handling equipment and safe work practices.
• Material handling equipment pre shift checks.
• Responsible for housekeeping within their area (cleaning as you go).

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience of driving FLT/PPT warehouse trucks.
• Proficient in WMS / SAP and office applications.
• Effective verbal / written communication skills.
• Good level of numeracy.
• A Good team player with a flexible approach and good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Able to work within a team and / or independently.
• Safe working practice at all times.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunities for overtime at 1.5x hourly rate or 2x hourly rate on Sundays.
• Weekly paid, 37.5 contractual hours per week on rotating weeks of am/pm shifts, Monday to Friday 05:35-14:05 and 13:45 to 22:15.
• 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service.
• Enhanced Pension scheme which provides 6% Employer pension contribution.
• Bupa private medical insurance.
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary.
• Free pizzas, fresh fruit, and tea & coffee.
• Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own.
• Free on-site parking (number of electronic charging points available).
• Free Wi-Fi in canteen.
• Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free on-site health checks.

We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you’re good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.