Warehouse/FLT Driver

Full Job Description

Cygnet Food Group is the manufacturer for the Caribbean brand Mamma Gwenny's Authentic Seasonings and Drinks.

We are a small but fast growing family business so if your looking job progression then look no further.

A company that will give you growth and progression within this young dynamic company.

We offer ongoing training and development career

Please note, right to work in the UK identification must be provided if you are selected for an interview (birth certificate/passport/identity card/share code).

Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver

Purpose of the role

Ensures the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials

Main duties and responsibilities

> Ensuring that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork

> Reporting any damaged or missing goods to Warehouse Managers or Supervisors

> Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck

> To receive and process stock items to the agreed quality standard

> Picking and packing of stock

> Ensure the warehouse and premises are kept clean and safe at all times

> Report any issues of concern which may affect the smooth running of the warehouse

> Comply with all Company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety

> Maintain highest security standards in the warehouse at all times

> Effective use of equipment in the Warehouse in accordance with relevant competencies

> Making sure the work area is clean and tidy

> Working in ETSF

Person specification

> Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing)

> A good level of numeracy

> An understanding of current health and safety regulations

> FLT Licence Holder

> ETSF experience

> Ability to perform under pressure

> A flexible approach to work and the ability to work with changing demands (including shift patterns)

> Physical strength, fitness and dexterity, as may often have to lift heavy packages.

> Excellent team-working skills to effectively collaborate with other members of a warehouse team

> Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

> Computer literacy, including knowing how to use scanners and relevant software programs, such as warehouse management systems

> Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills to coordinate large volumes of goods

> Honesty and trustworthiness

> The ability to work effectively under limited supervision

Shift pattern

> Full time 38.5 hour flexible working contract

> 08:00 – 20:00

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £10.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• FLT: 1 year (preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: FLT/WCFG/001