Warehouse Operative - Preston, United Kingdom - OSCAR Pet Foods

Description

Company Overview
Head Office - Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4DZ

Oscar Pet Foods is a family-run business, and we have been making high-quality food for pets since 1994.

Through our network of franchisees and direct sales team, we provide products, nutritional advice and support to our customers directly.

Job Summary:


Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments of goods
• Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently, for domestic and franchise customers
• Perform heavy lifting tasks as required
• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts to move materials within the warehouse / license essential
• Load and unload lorries using appropriate equipment
• Liaise with customers and franchisees for order collection
• Build pallets and prepare items for shipping
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the warehouse

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferred
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks
• Competency in operating forklifts safely
• Familiarity with stock management procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order picking and packing

Hours
We are not open on Bank Holidays, and we are closed over the Christmas period.


Benefits

• 31 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays (for employees working 5 days a week)

- + 1 day for every 5 years of employment (up to a maximum claim of 5 additional days holiday

• Company pension scheme (dependent on individual circumstances)
• Company Health Cash Plan (after 3 months of service)
• Private Healthcare Insurance (after 12 months of service)
• Free onsite parking

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£11.46 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• Counter Balance and Reach Truck License (required)

Work Location:
In person