Warehouse Operative

Full Time – Seaham, County Durham

Weekly Rotating Shifts – Days (06:00-14:00) and Backs (14:00-22:00)

• Full time position
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform/Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
• Additional holidays – based on Length of Service

About Prima

With a proud 30-year heritage and continuous expansion, Prima is one of the largest suppliers of cheese to foodservice and manufacturing across the UK and we have exported to over 55 countries worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our established Warehouse team on day shift and backshift. You’ll be organised, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced Warehouse environment.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll deal with all aspects of warehouse work including picking orders, dealing with queries and processing incoming and outgoing goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in a safe manner complying with all health safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
• Ensure that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork.
• Sort and rotating stock according to established procedures (FIFO).
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Operate and maintain warehouse forklifts and equipment.
• Report any damage or issue to warehouse managers or supervisors.
• Always follow all instructions of your line manager or the supervisor.
• Ensure that loads are picked in accordance with sales orders and that loads comply with load instructions and customer special requirements.
• To ensure the highest possible levels of customer and supplier care are delivered thereby ensuring excellent levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimise space utilisation.
• Operate in a safe manner complying with all health safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Operative or similar role
• Ability to accurately complete orders with a flexible approach to duties and tasks
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor service and mistakes
• FLT counterbalance license (essential)
• Good communication skills with a commitment to teamwork and a positive attitude

Why join Prima?

We believe that our people are our most valuable ingredient. We foster an environment of mutual respect, offer ongoing support, and encourage career development through training and internal progression.

At Prima, your voice matters, your ideas are welcome and your ambition is celebrated

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce, people are the key to our success, we are committed to providing employees with the necessary support to excel during their career with Prima.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact peopleandculture@primacheese.com

Apply via: https://www.primacheese.com/careers

Closing date – 15^th May 2026