Fresh Produce Picker/Packers (Night Shift)

Fisher of Newbury is a family-owned Fresh produce distribution business based in Newbury, Berkshire. We've been around for more than seventy years and are now the region's leading supplier of Fresh produce to both the catering trade and private customers.

2 Positions available (4 nights and 5 nights)

As a warehouse Picker/Packer at Fisher of Newbury, you will (along other duties):

Select and weigh produce, and assemble orders accurately from a ‘picking note’ - which might also contain customer-specific instructions to follow.

Move pallets around the warehouse, safely using a hand pump truck

Be responsible for quality control and discuss any issues with the management team

Help unload delivery vehicles and place goods in the correct rotational place in the cold store

Keep your own work station clean and tidy with all equipment ready to start next shift

Clean work areas such as the cold store and the warehouse ready to put trolleys away

Make sure empty boxes are cleared throughout the night and at the end of the shift.

On completion of new starter training this role will be eligible to join an attendance bonus scheme. This is 5% of total gross monthly pay if all criteria are met.

We operate 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday (working Sunday night to Friday night. Shift stat time is 10pm until finish which is usually 6/7am.

Responsibilities:
- Pack items securely in boxes or containers according to specific instructions
- Inspect and verify the accuracy of product labels and information
- Load and unload materials from delivery trucks or shipping containers
- Stock shelves and organize inventory in the warehouse
- Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks
- Use a warehouse management system to track inventory and shipments
- Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet standards
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment

Requirements:
- Previous experience in a warehouse or packing role preferred
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks
- Basic mechanical knowledge for operating warehouse equipment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent organizational skills for managing inventory and tracking shipments
- Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newbury (required)

Work Location: In person