Warehouse Operative

Company

Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has around 300 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.

We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.

We also operate our own retail store network, currently with 11 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2023, operating some of our own production within stores.

The company is an incredibly dynamic place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.

The company is now seeking to export UK and European food and beverage products to other foreign markets, specifically South Korea. As such we are setting up an export department to manage the supply chain between the UK and Korea.

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.

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;

· 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.

Qualification

· Fully certified for C/B, reach and PPT

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,382.80 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

• What is the valid date of your licenses respectively? (If applicable)

Licence/Certification:

• counterbalance license (preferred)
• reach truck license (preferred)

Work Location: In person