Logistics Operative in Crick

Logistics Operative – Crick, Northamptonshire

We are looking for a Logistics Operative to join our busy Logistics team based in Crick, Northamptonshire. The main purpose of the role is to ensure processes are followed within the warehouse to ensure products are receipted in, stored and despatched to the agreed standards and loading plans whilst keeping our colleagues safe.

Position type: Permanent, Site-based

On Offer

• Hourly salary of £14.50 per hour
• Early Shift – 6am – 2pm
• 40 hours per week – Monday – Friday
• Paid monthly

Responsibilities

• Supply the production departments with raw and packaging materials in order to maintain a continuous production programme
• Locate all finished goods from production areas into the Warehouse for storage until dispatch
• Unload incoming vehicles and rack the materials following acceptance and GRN generation
• Pick and assemble loads ready for dispatch. Load outgoing vehicles with finished goods as detailed on the loading dispatch paperwork
• Work in a safe manner at all times ensuring the safety of myself and colleagues. Follow health and safety policies and procedures and raise any concerns through the appropriate channels
• Maintain principles of stock rotation through FIFO technique
• Ensure FLT fleet is fit for purpose through completing starter documentation and reporting damage
• Undertake training and assist with the training of other colleagues when required. Act as a buddy for new colleagues and provide guidance where necessary

You’ll need to

• Have a good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills
• Be able to communicate and report clearly in English
• Experience in a similar role, working independently with minimum supervision
• Food Hygiene Accreditation desirable
• Have Counter balance / reach truck FLT licence

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
• Pension: Employee contributions 4.5% / Employer contribution 3.5% – salary sacrifice
• Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.
• Medicash Plan
• Overtime
• Non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.

About Us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher\’s, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We’re on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry – one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@ipn.co.uk.