
Packaging Operative Chippenham, South West England, England
Job description
We are looking for fantastic people to join our Packaging team, as part of our fantastic Company nestled in Lacock, Wiltshire. Working with us means joining a community of experienced and passionate colleagues who take pride in working for the largest supplier of free-range and organic eggs in the UK.
This role is based within our Packing Centre; where we store, grade and package all our shelled organic and free-range eggs.
We have a variety of shift patterns available:
- 4 on 4 off, 06:00 - 18:00 (£10.30ph)
- Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 (£10.60ph + 20p/ph FLT premium) - FLT licence essential
Key Tasks and Duties:
- Supply the production team with the packaging required based on the plan, whilst recording all relevant traceability and quantities supplied and returned.
- Unloading lorries from suppliers and recording traceability and putting away deliveries in designated areas, whilst following Manual Handling procedures.
- General housekeeping and organising the warehouse, ensuring department is audit ready at all times.
- Working in a variety of different temperature controlled environments across various warehouse departments.
- To assist in the completion of all orders set out on the plan as requested by the Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader.
- To ensure that food materials (raw and cooked) handled by you are safe, legal and of the quality expected by the business and customer.
- To promote a culture of dignity and respect amongst staff
- To develop a working environment that is free from intimidation, harassment and bullying
- Work as part of a team and carry out tasks according to instructions.
Personal Attributes:
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to problem solve, providing creative solutions to issues that arise
- Ensure adherence to standards, particularly quality and cleaning standards
- Willing To Learn
- Team Player
- Excellent attitude and work ethic
- An enthusiasm for food and production of food
- The ability to learn and pass food based qualifications
- Warehouse experience preferable but not essential
Health and Safety
- Be safety conscious in every task you perform and lookout for the safety of others working around you.
- Only Operate Machinery you are trained to use.
- Ensure you use the correct PPE for the task and that the PPE is in good condition.
- Ensure correct manual handling procedures are followed.
- Report and H&S concerns immediately.
Food Safety
- Level 2 or above Food Safety is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
- Must be willing to undertake the food safety qualification during probationary period. Employment confirmation is based on ability to pass these mandatory qualifications.
- Comply with all hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Report and Food Safety concerns immediately.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chippenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Which shift/s are you interested in?
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: KPSGF005
