Despatch Operative

Dunbia Group; Launceston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in the UK is seeking Despatch Operatives to assist in efficient department operations. Responsibilities include stock management, order assembly, and maintaining health standards. Candidates should be comfortable in a physical, chilled environment and possess a positive attitude. Flexibility in working hours is essential. Training for forklift operation is provided.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a physical and chilled environment.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Stack, rotate, and stock take in chill storage.
• Select correct stock for assembling orders.
• Process relevant documentation for consignments.
• Scan all crates on pallets prior to despatch.
• Check crate counts and ensure correct destination.
• Maintain cleanliness and health standards.

Skills

Comfortable in a physical and chilled environment

Positive and self-motivated outlook

Ability to work independently and in a team

Flexible availability to work extra hours

Education

Forklift (counterbalance) training

Job description

If you’re looking for a career in the food industry we are one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. We have vacancies within a strong existing team for Despatch Operatives, whose goal is to assist in the efficient running of the Department. We are currently looking for operatives on a 06:00am – 14:30pm shift Monday to Friday. Some flexibility in shift pattern may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Stack, rotate and stock take in chill storage
• Select correct stock for assembling orders and transfer stock to despatch bay
• Process relevant documentation for each consignment
• Scan all crates on every pallet prior to despatch
• Check that correct number of crates on each pallet have been scanned and correct destination recorded
• Some associated duties in other departments when required
• Ensure cleanliness and promote and maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards
  
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable working in a physical and chilled environment
• Have a positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated outlook
• Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team
• A flexible approach being prepared to work extra hours to meet customer demand
• Ideally trained in Forklift (counterbalance), but training is provided
  
  
  

INDLP

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position