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.
You will be working in the warehouse, handling stock and deliveries and making deliveries in a Jumbo Transit sized van.
Further info and duties on the role:
Start time for this role is 4am until approx 9am with the flexibility to work longer if the business needs it. It is a varied role including driving when needed and may be a longer round when a driver is on holiday and the hours will be longer. Flexibility to also work Saturdays with notice.
Responsibilities:
* 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 the warehouse is clean and tidy ready for the next time shift; this will include sweeping, changing bin bags, and putting away fresh produce, dairy, ambient, and frozen deliveries.
* Pack items securely in boxes or containers according to specific instructions.
* Inspect and verify the accuracy of product labels and information.
* Load and unload produce from delivery trucks.
* Stock shelves and organise inventory in the warehouse.
* Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts or pump trucks.
* Use a warehouse management system to track inventory.
* 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 up to 25kg unaided and safely and perform physically demanding tasks.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
* Excellent organisational skills for managing inventory.
* Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
* MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER
* FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE and experience driving Jumbo transit vans.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Heavy lifting is part of the job, can you lift 25kg unaided?
* The role starts at 4am until 9am, extra hours are available before 4am. We can be flexible if more hours are required.
Experience:
* Driving Jumbo Transit Van: 4 years (required)
Language:
* Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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