Cratewash & Despatch Operator (Day/Night Shift)

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is recruiting for a Cratewash/Despatch operative at the Hereford site. The role focuses on maintaining hygiene standards, supporting cratewash duties, and ensuring traceability through proper paperwork.

Shifts run 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00, with a 3 on/2 off pattern, days and nights. The pay is £13.15 per hour plus a £1.23 shift allowance, with opportunities to contribute to site improvements and productivity.

Qualifications

• Excellent team player with good communication and numeracy.
• Experience with hygiene standards and safety guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fully follow department and company policies and guidelines.
• Meet housekeeping and hygiene standards as part of the team.
• Comply with food safety and HSE guidelines.
• Support Cratewash duties and site improvements.
• Complete all paperwork to ensure traceability in case of issues.
• Ensure stock rotation is correct.
• Prepare schedules to supply crates and pallets.
• Contribute to quality, safety and productivity improvements.
• Handle/lift crates averaging 18kg.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manual Handling

Pallet truck licence

Fork lift licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Avara Foods Ltd is recruiting for a Cratewash/Despatch operative at the Hereford site. The role focuses on maintaining hygiene standards, supporting cratewash duties, and ensuring traceability through proper paperwork.

Shifts run 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00, with a 3 on/2 off pattern, days and nights. The pay is £13.15 per hour plus a £1.23 shift allowance, with opportunities to contribute to site improvements and productivity.