Despatch Operator

The Role:

• Supply production with packaging, intermediate product, pallets and ingredients as and when required in line with production schedules ensuring routine operation is not disrupted;
• Maintain Stock rotation and reconciliation of ingredients & packaging;
• Ensure that the cleaning schedule for the warehouse, despatch area, weighbridge and loading yard is periodically completed;
• Complete twice monthly physical stock take of packaging & finished goods and submit in a timely manner to admin;
• Ensure that raw material, packaging stock added value ingredients and allergens are stored to the BRC standard;
• Loading and unloading of Lorries of despatched and received goods.

The Person: • Previous experience in a similar role; • Good planning and organisational skills and good attention to detail; • A working appreciation of health and safety legislation.  Preference will be given to candidates with: • Previous experience of stock taking, packaging, ingredients & finished goods, and adjusting variances; • At least 1 years fork truck experience and valid licence (Counter Balance, Reach, and Pallet Truck); • A shunter licence.  Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 2.00pm to 10.30pm.  In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being programme.