Production/Warehouse Operatives Coventry, England
Job description
Company description
We are Guenther Bakeries Europe, a division of CH Guenther & Son Inc., a leading international food manufacturing group supplying high quality bakery and grain-based products to leading quick-service restaurants and food retailers. Globally the company employs more than 3,800 people in 26 manufacturing locations in Europe, the U.S. and Canada with our history dating back more than 170 years.
We are delighted to be opening up a brand new facility based at Lyons Park Coventry that will be fully operational in Q2 2023. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join us in this exciting journey from the outset.
We are looking to employ around 8 Bakery/Warehouse operatives commencing in mid May.
Job Purpose
To work within the plant in the capacity of a Bakery and warehouse operative and provide consistently high quality products on time and to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, both internal and external. Also to comply with Health and Safety and other associated legislation. The position will involve working 12 hour shifts and will require nights and weekend working. Operate a FLT and Ensuresafe loading of the finished goods to vehicles for despatch to our business partners.
Must be prepared to work 12 hour shifts on days and nights. Also shifts will run over the weekends on some weeks.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
To carry out duties in the bakery and goods-in areas as required by the demands of the business at any particular time.
Day to Day supply of trays:
· Unload reusable trays returning from NDC/RDC & Restaurants
· Sortation in to type
· Move to temporary storage facility
· Feed in to wash system for delivery to production line
· Working with co-workers ensure that sufficient product type is being fed into the production facility to avoid disruption to output
Despatch of finished goods:
· Retrieve packed product from packing line
· Move to despatch and store based on product type
· Load to designated vehicle for despatch to NDC/RDC
Goods in:
· Assist, where required, with the unloading of raw materials
· Storage of raw materials in line with Goods In Co-ordinators instructions following food safety and FIFO stock rotation
Compliance of departmental and business policies and objectives:
· Follow H&S and Food safety regulations at all times
· Work as a team to ensure production targets are met
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous experience of working within a Production and warehouse environment, with counter balance and / or Reach Truck certification. PPT experience also an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided for the right applicant.
Behavioural Competencies:
· Communication
· Team Worker
· Can Do Attitude
· Flexible
· Dependable
· Punctual
· Organised
· Self-Starter
Qualifications:
- Counter Balance Certification
- Reach Truck Certification
- PPT Certification
Skills and Experience:
Forklift (counter balance & reach) and pedestrian truck licences
Excellent numeracy skills
Diplomatic and relationship building character
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Hours:
- 0600 – 1800hrs & 1800 – 0600hrs
- 4 / 4 shift pattern rotating nights and days
- Unsociable Hours Uplift
- Overtime Available at time and a half
- £13 p/h basic rate
Benefits:
· Ongoing development and investment in you
· Company pension scheme
· Bupa medical after 1 years’ service
· Onsite parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Must be available to work 12 hour shift including working some weekend shifts
Licence/Certification:
- forklift truck license (required)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
