Deeside Cereals
Weekend Warehouse FLT
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Warehouse Operator
Location: Deeside
Compensation: £21,438.14 / year
Job Purpose / Summary
To ensure the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of materials and finished goods, supporting the production plan and customer service requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining stock accuracy, operating warehouse equipment safely, and ensuring all activities comply with food safety, quality, GMP, and health and safety standards.
Key Accountabilities
Warehouse FLT Responsibilities
- Ensure the timely supply of raw materials and packaging from the warehouse to manufacturing areas to support the production plan.
- Complete all stock transactions accurately using RF scanning equipment.
- Supply pallets and materials to production as required.
- Load finished goods onto the pallet wrapping system.
- Unload inbound vehicles and store materials in designated locations following goods receipt procedures.
- Load outbound vehicles with finished goods in line with dispatch schedules.
- Generate trailer transfer documentation and pre-advice information where required.
- Maintain pallet wrapping equipment and report faults promptly.
- Conduct visual inspections of warehouse racking and report defects.
- Complete cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Carry out daily warehouse, GMP, and health and safety checks.
- Remove warehouse and production waste in line with site procedures.
- Operate warehouse equipment safely and complete pre-use inspections.
- Support continuous warehouse housekeeping and cleaning standards.
- Relocate stock as required to maximise storage capacity and operational efficiency.
- Take responsibility for food safety, quality, and product legality requirements.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Line Manager.
Bay Responsibilities
- Load finished goods onto trailers using RF scanning equipment.
- Monitor conveyor loading activity and prioritise loading requirements.
- Escalate label printing issues to Production or Supply Chain teams.
- Create trailer transfer documentation and submit advance shipment notifications.
- Liaise with shunter drivers and transport providers to maintain loading schedules.
- Monitor collection performance and communicate delays or issues.
- Review stock discrepancies and investigate phantom stock locations.
- Provide shift handover and collection status updates.
- Maintain cleanliness and operation of waste management equipment.
- Support direct customer deliveries when required.
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Problem Solving & Innovation
- Identify and resolve routine warehouse operational issues to minimise disruption to production and dispatch activities.
- Escalate stock discrepancies, equipment faults, and process issues appropriately.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve warehouse efficiency, stock accuracy, and service performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.
Leadership & People Responsibilities
While the role has no direct reports, the Warehouse Operator is expected to:
- Demonstrate Weetabix ways of working and site values at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Warehouse, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Support the training and development of colleagues where required.
- Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.
Impact of Role
- Ensures uninterrupted material flow to production operations.
- Supports achievement of customer service and dispatch targets.
- Maintains stock accuracy and inventory integrity.
- Contributes to site food safety, quality, and health and safety performance.
- Influences warehouse efficiency and operational effectiveness through accurate and timely execution of tasks.
Dimensions of the Role
- No direct reports.
- Responsible for the movement and storage of materials and finished goods across the warehouse operation.
- Regular use of RF scanning technology and warehouse management systems.
- Operates counterbalance, reach truck, and electric hand truck equipment.
- Works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and external logistics partners.
Key Relationships & Interpersonal Skills
Internal Stakeholders
- Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
- Warehouse & Customer Service Administrator
- Production Teams
- Supply Chain Team
- Quality and Technical Teams
External Stakeholders
- External Logistics Providers
- Shunter Drivers
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Behavioural Expectations
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
- Attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently within established procedures.
The Ingredients
Essential
- Good general standard of education.
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Counterbalance FLT licence.
- Reach Truck FLT licence.
- Electric Hand Truck licence.
- Understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
- Ability to use RF scanning equipment and warehouse systems.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Experience of inventory control and cycle counting processes.
- Knowledge of food manufacturing standards and GMP requirements.
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Eligibility to join the Company's Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- 10.5 days annual leave increasing with service
- Annual Salary review
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Long Service Award Scheme
- Life Assurance Cover
- Discounted Staff Shop
- 'Weetastars' Recognition Scheme with Rewards
- A health surveillance medical every year (if required)
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Balance, whether it's for family, rest, or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- Heavily Subsidised Vending Service
- Free Parking on site
To learn more about life at Deeside Cereals, visit our careers page: Deeside Cereals | Deeside Cereals Careers
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
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