Warehouse Operative Days

Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and It’s All Good and is one of the UK’s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs over 2,000 people. Over the past few years, we have strengthened our portfolio to include the Metcalfe’s popcorn brand and Yellow Chips in Emmeloord, Netherlands. The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over £280 million.

Our brands include KETTLE® Chips, Metcalfe’s® popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Barratt (Wham!, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, Dip Dab).

Please note: This role is a day shift role, 39 hrs per week, working 12 hours per day (7am to 7pm), on a 3 on 3 off basis (169 shifts per year).

Job Purpose

Movement of palletised finished goods, utilising counterbalance, reach and VNA fork lift trucks (FLT)

Key Accountabilities

• Movement of palletised finished goods
• Using counterbalance, reach and VNA fork lift trucks (FLT)
• Loading and unloading of curtain sided vehicles
• Putting away finished goods stock in appropriate locations
• Order picking, pallet and cases
• Checking customer orders at dispatch
• Use of handheld scanners for picking customer orders and moving of stock
• Use of computerized stock system for producing paperwork
• Work in accordance with safe practices and maintaining a clean and tidy area

Competencies 

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.
• Delivers Objectives: The ability to focus on the desire to set challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

HSE Responsibilities 

Follows training & instruction in order to protect self and others, authorised to challenge unsafe behaviour. Will report safety concerns immediately and where possible take action to reduce risk of harm, engage in safety conversations and be involved in safety walks to build a safety culture.

Personal Attributes

• Good level of computer skills
• Health & Safety conscious
• Reliable and flexible
• High level of attention to detail

Experience and Qualifications

• Hold current, valid counterbalance license (essential)
• It would be beneficial if you hold a VNA/reach forklift truck license (all other training will be provided)
• Have experience in a fast moving, warehouse environment

What we offer you in return

• £26,560.84
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!