Warehouse Operative - Sittingbourne, United Kingdom - Kite Packaging

Kite Packaging
Kite Packaging
Verified Company
Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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The Opportunity
Kite Packaging have a brilliant opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join their Warehouse team at their Sittingbourne site. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership.

We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2ndlargest packaging distributor in the UK.

In the past year Kite has been awarded 'Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands' and 'The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK'.


Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our 'people'.

Turnover in 2022 was £160m and our growth continues to accelerate.

You will be joining our Sittingbourne Distribution Centre which consists of warehouse, customer services, purchasing and sales teams.

Our distribution centres play a huge part in the business growth strategy through offering first class expertise to help its customer base reduce their total packaging costs.

Standard working hours are Monday-Friday 07:30am-16:30pm


The role of Warehouse Operative:


Duties will specifically cover the following areas:

  • Picking sales orders accurately ensuring targets are met
  • Use of barcode scanning handheld devices to record goods in, picking and product movements
  • Assisting with additional dispatch, goods in and loading tasks
  • Wrap, secure and accurately label finished goods
  • Loading vehicles with finished product
  • General daily checks and housekeeping duties
  • Assisting with stock takes if required

Key Skills and Operational Requirements:


  • Experienced in using pivot steer (aisle master) forklift is essential
  • Experienced in using handheld scanning devices
  • First Aid and Fire Marshall experience desirable but not essential
  • Great eye for detail
  • Passion and selfmotivated

What you'll get:


  • Excellent competitive salary £26,000£27,500
  • Good work life balance
  • Monday to Friday
  • 20 Days Holiday
  • After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension and an optional healthcare scheme
  • The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

Salary:
£26,000.00-£27,500.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sittingbourne, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Warehouse: 2 years (required)
  • Forklift: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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