Warehouse Operative - CFF (Chilled, Fresh, Frozen)

Newry's Best Place to Work 2023, wish to appoint a Warehouse Operative to our Chilled, Fresh and Frozen day time operation.

S&W are adding to our award winning team. As a team, we work passionately to achieve our mission and support our communities. We’re looking for the very best people who can work diligently and provide the excellent service our customers have grown used to. If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of our team, join the best place to work today!

S&W have recently announced our move to a new and exciting business model, Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means as a people focused business you can be assured that a career with S&W will be both progressive and rewarding.

Summary of Position:

To assist in the overall production and dispatch of customer orders and to adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures always

Role: CFF Warehouse Operative

Location of Role: Carnbane, Newry

Contract: Permanent – Full Time

Hours of Work: Monday through to Saturday – 5 out of 6 days on a rota

Our Vision – to be a successful business, growing our presence across the island of Ireland as a wholesaler and retail partner of choice.

Our Mission – we go above and beyond to support those who trust in us to keep their business thriving. We serve our customers better than anyone else due to our flexible way of working. Our customer focused approach allows us to react quickly, communicate effectively and deliver our products reliably, time after time.

Responsibilities

• To accurately pick and pack orders using voice picking unit
• To minimise missed sales and losses to the company through accurate picking
• To accurately maintain the bulk stock locations through proper use of the RF handheld unit.
• To work efficiently as part of a team
• To maintain high levels of health and safety standards
• To build and pack cages at a reasonable height as designated by your manager ensuring all heavy goods are placed at the bottom of cage
• Be responsible for the upkeep and condition of your voice picking unit and headset, ensuring its security and ensuring to log off when not in use placing back in the holding station at end of shift
• To keep work area clean and tidy, being responsible for the general maintenance of warehouse floor
• To assist in the loading of lorries.
• To adhere to all Food Hygiene Regulations
• To work in a chilled and freezer environment
• To be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
• To avoid damages to stock through proper manual handling

Criteria

Essential

• Grade C or above in Math's and English or equivalent
• Experience of working in a chilled and freezer environment
• Physical and manual dexterity
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible approach to work
• Willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in warehousing/retail
• Forklift License - Counterbalance/reach truck
• 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar environment
• Experience of voice activated picking.

Please Note, due to the influx of applicants, this job may close prior to the closing date advertised.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44-£12.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newry, County Down: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Counterbalance Forklift License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/05/2024