About Korea Foods Company
Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 19 retail shops in the UK.
We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.
Contract : Permanent, subject to a 3-month probation
Hours: 45 hours per week (0700 - 1700 Monday to Friday)
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job
The position of Warehouse Operative handles day to day duties associated with the Operations of our New Malden Warehouse Location. The role mainly involves working in the freezer area, where duties will include accurately picking orders and assisting with the unloading of containers.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
· Take delivery of goods, supplies and containers;
· Unloading containers;
· Check for damaged or missing items;
· Store goods appropriately;
· Pick and pack orders for dispatch, including wrapping and stacking pallets;
· Load goods for dispatch;
· Input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system;
· Keep accurate stock records;
· Carry out stock counts as and when required;
· Keep paperwork up to date;
· Use various Warehouse equipment; including forklifts, with the appropriate licences;
· Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products are carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures;
· Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others;
· Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency;
· Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value;
· Any other reasonable Management requests.
Person Specification
· Be an ambassador for the Korea Foods brand at all times;
· Holds a current forklift licence. A reach truck license is preferable;
· Be able to complete some routine and non-routine tasks in a demanding working environment;
· Able to work on own initiative or with others on tasks with minimum supervision;
· Show an awareness of others’ roles, responsibilities and requirements in carrying out your work;
· Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality;
· Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt
· Ability to follow directions of supervisors and seek guidance when needed.
