International Food Link are recruiting Pick/Pack Operative to join our team at our warehouse in Heybridge, Nr Maldon, Essex. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager and shift Leader the Pick/Pack operatives will maintain strong working relationships with the warehouse fulfilment team, operate within the day-to-day Pick/Pack operation of the warehouse. Ensure the picking & packing of Customer Orders within the agreed timeframe.

Shift: 4 on 4 off 7am-7pm Days

About us:

Owned by the Woodland Group, IFL has been helping brands to grow their businesses on the international stage for many years. We support restaurant brands and their franchise partners launching in new countries, helping international retailers introduce new products to their customers and manufacturers to export their products globally.

From managed procurement programs through to in house global logistics, ingredient compliance, labelling, health documentation, customs compliance and much more - IFL have been providing trust, reputation and peace of mind whilst helping to protect brands great and small to achieve global growth and sustainable supply.

About the role:

• Accurate picking and safe packing of customer orders.
• Uses technology, including PC, smartphones/handheld devices, to sort, scan, label and prepare orders.
• Surveys items for possible damage or defects before shipment.
• Handles, installs, positions, and moves materials to optimize inventory and meet customer orders. Some heavy lifting may be a requirement.
• Operates automated, computerized picking and packing systems.
• Requisitions merchandise from suppliers based on available space, inventory, or customer demand.
• Keeps products separated, organized, and in good rotation.
• Follows health and safety protocols and reports problems to mitigate safety issues.
• Operates various pieces of equipment, such as palletizers, dolly loaders, pallet wrappers.
• Utilizes a continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Stocks shelves and racks with new or transferred merchandise and maintains products in an organized manner to facilitate inventory and shipping processes.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Following / Monitoring HACCP control points and food safety checks throughout all processes
• Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Personal Specification

• You have previous experience within a warehousing environment
• You have ideally worked within the food ideally
• You are well organised, being able to prioritise work and working within key deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• You have the ability to work thoroughly, methodically with an excellent attention to detail;
• You can work collaboratively with other members of the team as well as key stakeholders across the group;
• You have the natural ability and enjoy building and maintaining strong working relationships;
• You excel with a team environment as well as being able to work autonomously when required;
• You are flexible, adaptable, and open minded and respond well to the ever-changing priorities and challenges while remaining calm and focussed on getting the job done;
• You are proactive looking at ways to improve processes and have the initiative to put them forward and where possible into practice;
• You actively seek ways to enhance your knowledge and improve your performance; and
• You are self-motivated, have huge drive and ambition - you thrive off achieving great success and helping to build a great place to work!
• If you have fantastic communication skills, and want to be a part of small team of industry experts, then please apply!

Why you’ll love working for us:

We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes…

• Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
• Recognition awards and Incentives.
• Length of service incentives
• Enhanced occupational maternity pay
• Profit share scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Mental health and stress hotline
• Retail discounts and awards
• Discounted health club membership
• Real career opportunities
• Team bonding opportunities and events
• To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
• And much more…

We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.

At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth - regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person