At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our warehouse team to sort, label, and pick frozen products.
- Company: Company Shop Group, the UK's leading redistributor of surplus food.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free membership, health perks, and a contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic freezer environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven company making a real difference in communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational environments and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
We’re looking for a Warehouse Operative to work within the frozen warehouse team in Darton, Barnsley. We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge to join our warehouse team.
As a warehouse operative for the Frozen warehouse, you will be trained and skilled in multiple operational areas. From the sortation and labelling of products, the picking of stock within the warehouse, or the allocation of stock onto pallets, you will act as a crucial part of the processing of frozen product through the operational lifecycle. The role will require consistent working within a Freezer environment; Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.
Details of location, pay and shift pattern:
- Hours: 40 hours per week working 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
- Location: Darton, Barnsley S75 5NH
- Rate of Pay: £12.75 per hour, paid on a four weekly basis.
About the role
Depending on operational need, you will be required to operate in multiple different areas, conducting the following work types:
- Packing & Labelling: Labelling and sortation of product based on operational plans. Hitting specific targets and KPIs. Creation and updating of critical compliance paperwork. Sorting, checking, weighing, labelling and ink-jetting products. Be trained for the use of multiple different packing machines. Movement of completed stock to the MHE team.
- Picking: Completion of picking exercise in the Freezer, following specific instructions from the Warehouse Management System, ensuring that all stock is picked accurately, escalating issues to the Stock Control team. Ensure the completion of picks in a timely manner, hitting specific KPIs in lines with operational need and output. Review of picking location.
- Allocation: Completing accurate allocation exercise from one pallet to individual store pallets. Adhere to pre-calculated allocations at all points, escalating differentials to line managers and stock control teams. Ensure KPIs and targets for allocation line are hit at all points.
You may be requested to work in other operational areas; as a warehouse operative, you will be expected to react to the demands of the operation.
Requirements
You will need to have/be:
- Experience of working with an Operational environment.
- Ability to work in Cold Store (up to -20 degrees) environment.
- Ability to handle operational changes to work within another area.
- Computer literacy, able to use a warehouse management system and Microsoft office software.
- A drive and focus for Health & Safety as well as Food Safety.
- Teamwork focus as well as communicational aptitude.
- Keep up to date with all relevant training for all operational areas.
Benefits
What's in it for you:
- Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
- Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking.
- Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
- Eligible for Costco membership and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit.
Join us on the journey: Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet.
Warehouse Operative in Darton employer: Company Shop Group
Company Shop Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Tankersley site where teamwork and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits including enhanced pay for night shifts. Join us to be part of a culture that values integrity and excellence in stock management, ensuring your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
