Picking Packing Operative

Picking Packing Operative


Company
Baker Recruitment Group Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£12.71–£13.39 an hour
Via
via Jooble

Job Description
Baker Group are pleased to be working alongside our client based in WF6. Due to continued business growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit Picking and Packing Operative.
Salary and Shifts
Pay Rate: £12.71PH - £13.39PH
Shift (Monday to Friday)
Immediate starts available
Varius shifts available
6.00am - 2.00pm
8.30am-4.30pm
2.00pm-10.00pm
3.00pm-11.00pm
Sunday to Thursday - 10.00pm - 06.00am
Daily Duties:
Scanning and checking pick lists
Trained on Mechanical Handling Equipment low level PPT + LLOP
Picking and packing orders with accuracy and efficiency using Hand Scanners
Loading and unloading vehicles.
General warehouse tasks to support smooth operations.
Requirements
Reliability A strong work ethic and dependability.
Teamwork Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Initiative Capable of working independently when required.
Benefits
Free on-site parking.
Access to a pool table and dartboard in the canteen for downtime.
Opportunities for temp-to-perm contracts.
Regular reviews and feedback to support your development.
If you are interested in our job offer, please apply today or give us a call. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

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