Warehouse Support Operative

**Warehouse Support Operative (3 Days)**:

- Location
- Ross-on-Wye
- Discipline:

- Operations - Ross
- Job type:

- Permanent
- Job ref:

- 003642
- Published:

- about 2 hours ago

We're Nichols plc - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours

We have been making life taste better since 1908. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories - so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products everyone loves.

At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are.

We’re well known for our famous purple drink it’s true, but it is our team of talented people that truly make us. We are actively always looking for difference and we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We have an opportunity to join our team, working predominantly 12-hour days starting at 6am Monday morning and finishing at 6pm Wednesday evening. Thursday’s as also occationally required (roughly one in four or five).

You will have a fantastic opportunity to play a valuable role in our Vimto journey, helping us to ‘Make Life Taste Better’ for everyone

**YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE**:

- Goods received must be put away correctly in the designated area, scanned into the location through the WMS system and have the correct pallet labels applied. Goods must be rotated with the new being put behind the old and any short-dated goods must be reported to the quality assurance department.
- Ensuring waste effluent water leaving site is within specification for PH, BRIX level and volume. Notifying Team Leaders of any current issues or potential problems.
- Managing the recycling streams on site to keep hygiene standards on target and support any environmental initiatives
- Product information into end of line robot and control of finished goods once produced. Actively controlling and reducing downtime created from any end of line issues.
- Supporting the production team to ensure the site can operate at maximum capacity during peak holiday seasons, at times of increased absence or during break periods.
- Responsible for receiving and despatching goods within the relevant ERP system to ensure live/up to date data. Refer to relevant work instructions. Ensure correct goods receipt process to ensure accurate inventory control.
- Responsible for the safe and correct use of Forklift Trucks and any other mechanical handling equipment as trained. Complete pre-operative checks prior to use and report any issues immediately
- Report any issues with stock or equipment immediately to your team leader to minimise downtime.
- Dispose of any waste via the appropriate procedures, ensuring any production/stock wastage is monitored and reported.
- Adhere to all requirements in relation to food safety as defined by the company and standards agencies. Understand the company quality and food safety policy.
- Support the completion of any audits or checks for the department.
- Support stock taking activities and comply with stock accuracy procedures.
- Ensure you understand and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements always. Report any near misses, incidents or accidents immediately and promote a safe culture.
- Follow all quality processes and procedures, reporting any potential hazards or near misses to promote a culture of right first time.
- Carry out reasonable tasks as requested by the Team Leader or Production Manager in line with department or company objectives.

**YOU WILL BE**:

- Flexible - shift patterns and business needs can change therefore our manufacturing teams must have an adaptable mindset and be able to work alternative shift patterns as required.
- Proud to be part of the family and committed to doing a great job every day.
- Open to learning new skills and training others.
- Into the detail A key eye for detail and able to work with accuracy with both manual and computerised formats. Experience of stock systems (WMS, Sage, ERP).
- Able to input data as required and operate controls including safe entry awareness (Robot experience)
- Able to communicate positively with others - operating as a role model for the Vimto values.

**YOU MAY ALSO‿**
- Have FLT experience, this is very advantageous.

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:

- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- A generous pension scheme
- Annual Bonus
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme
- Option to join our private medical cover scheme

**AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿**

We are also proud to offer:

- Holiday home stay
- Your birthday off work
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the commun