We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic lead warehouse operative to join our small but busy team. You will be working within the catering trade which is fast paced and demanding. We are a family run business based in Granton in Edinburgh and deliver fresh produce throughout Scotland.
The lead warehouse operative is responsible for completing general warehouse operative tasks, as well as, daily shift management and supervisory tasks.

SKILLS

• An enthusiastic and positive approach to work
• Experience of working in a warehouse is essential
• Experience of driving a forklift truck is desirable
• Experience of taking the lead within a team is desirable
• Ability to develop a good product knowledge
• Please note this is a very physical job which involves being on your feet and regular manual handling lifting up to 25kg

• Daily shift management including prioritising, organising and delegating daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• General management of the warehouse area ensuring this meets the required standard
• Supervising 1 warehouse operative
• Unloading vehicles delivering stock
• Completing through checks on incoming stock for accuracy and quality
• Efficiently storing stock while adhering to good stock rotation practices and BRC standards
• Restocking picking area in preparation for the packing team
• Completing accurate stock level checks to inform buyer
• Daily, weekly and monthly warehouse cleaning duties
• Preparing orders for delivery to customer as required
• Liaising with colleagues in other departments to ensure good communication