Warehouse Operative (Birds Drove)
Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for Warehouse Operative to join our team in our Operations Team in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
**The shift pattern for this position is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on a 2-2-3 continental rotation**
Westfalia Fruit UK are looking for a motivated Warehouse Operatives to join our team in our brand new facility! You'll be involved in tasks like receiving and inspecting fresh arrivals, operating modern equipment to keep things moving efficiently, and picking and assembling orders with precision.
Responsibilities include:
- Receiving and inspecting fresh produce deliveries
- Operating manual handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks) to efficiently move and store fresh produce
- Picking and assembling orders accurately, ensuring freshness and quality control
- Packing and dispatching orders for timely delivery, following proper handling for delicate produce
- Maintaining accurate stock records using our warehouse management system
- Conducting stock checks and rotations to optimise shelf life and minimise spoilage
- Working in a clean, safe, and organised environment
- Expectations to cover for the Team Leader when needed
- Experience working within a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in following instructions and adhering to procedures
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable:
- Previous warehouse expereince
- Previous expereince handling fresh produce
- Salary ranges depending on experience from £12.50 to £13.62 per hour
- 20 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Free Tea & Coffee
- Company pension plan
- Medicash cash plan
- Christmas hampers
Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.