CFF Warehouse Operative
Role: Chilled, Fresh and Frozen 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.
Rule Purpose: To assist in the overall production and dispatch of customer orders and to adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures always.
Accountable to: Warehouse Manager
Key Relationships: Department Managers, Trading and Sales Team, HR, H&S, Customer Service, External clients and customers, fellow employees.
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.
About the role
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
Please note, this position may close prior to the closing date advertised due to high influx of applicants.
What you will need
Required criteria
- • Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience of working in a chilled and freezer environment
- Forklift License - Counterbalance/reach truck
- Physical and manual dexterity
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Willingness to undertake training
Desired criteria
- • NVQ Level 3 in warehousing/retail
- • 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar environment
- • Experience of voice activated picking.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Flexibility and Adaptability
Attention to detail
Multi Tasking
Goal Focus
Working Under Pressure
Listening/ Active Listening
S&W Wholesale
Based conveniently in Newry, S&W has a unique access point to key markets in NI and ROI. Their history dates back to 1916 with Newry Cash & Carry, before merging with J&E Whitten in 2000 to become Savage and Whitten (S&W) as they are known today. Today, S&W is a top 100 NI business and one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland, servicing over 2,000 customers. The growth of their business is down to the ability to service both independent and symbol retailers, as well as the growth of the symbol brands it owns and operates.
Going above and beyond for customers is the key factor in what has made S&W successful and a key part of how the business plans to offer 'A Whole Lot More' going forward as it introduces a new look and feel for the business. Summing up the refreshed brand direction. Managing Director, Michael Skelton: "For us, A Whole Lot More is what we promise our customers. It's what we offer and the service that underpins that - we believe it's important to offer the product but just as important is the service, so our customers can easily order what they need and know they'll get it from us when they need it."
Our benefits
Everyone at S&W is encouraged to bring their best selves to work, and given the resources and opportunity to realise their own personal success. We offer our employees #awholelotmoresupport, to ensure you develop and grow with us.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Casual dress
Free parking
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Free parking or Discounted parking
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
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