JOB OPPORTUNITY: Warehouse Crew Member

Posted: 5th March 2020

A crucial part of the warehouse team responsible for on-time, efficient, and quality production for delivery to our customers.

Job Description

Cotswold Seeds is an independent family-run company, based in Moreton-in-Marsh, that now works with over 15,000 farmers across the UK, supplying everything from green manures, cover crops and herbal leys to dual purpose long term leys and silage leys. 

As a warehouse crew member, you will be on the frontline of our mixing and processing operation, responsible for ensuring that seed orders are mixed and packed for delivery in a timely manner. During the winter months, you’ll assist with Cotswold Logs deliveries. This role reports direct to the Production Manager. Face-to-face interactions with customers give you the opportunity to develop your customer service skills, and the chance to deliver outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Daily processing of seed mixtures through the mixing plant
  • Picking orders for mixing as they are assigned by the Production Manager
  • Packing, weighing, sealing and labelling bags accurately
  • Stacking pallets for collection by courier or delivered by van
  • Wrapping of pallets and accurate labelling before dispatch
  • Offloading lorries and putting away stock and loading lorries
  • Liaison with stock control manager regarding shortages
  • Correct use of paperwork and standards compliance
  • Keeping warehouse tidy and free from rubbish
  • Basic maintenance of machines such as stitchers, and cleaning/fuelling of vehicles
  • Customer service dealing with collections

Key Requirements 

  • Ability to lift up to 30kg, unaided
  • Ability to work longer shifts in busy periods 
  • Fluency in English
  • Good mental arithmetic skills
  • Bags of enthusiasm and a desire to grow within the Honeydale Group

Starting salary circa £18,000

Please email your CV to: pault@cotswoldseeds.com