Despatch Operative (Days, Mon-Fri)

Cranswick PLC; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Time and a quarter OT pay

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Canteen

Share scheme

Discount app

Bike to work

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods on Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB, is seeking Despatch Operatives to support loading/unloading, order picking and line work at our primary Pork facility in the Hull and East Riding region.

You will work under the Despatch Chargehands to meet daily targets, maintain traceability and uphold food safety standards, with clear opportunities for progression and training within a growing company. Weekly pay and full company benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in despatch / warehousing / food industry.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments to daily targets.
• A motivated and friendly attitude towards teamwork and assisting colleagues.
• Suitable transport to get to site - HU12 8TB.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading.
• Picking orders on our in house systems.
• Ensuring all Despatch requirements set by the Chargehands and Supervisors are met in a timely manner.
• Ensuring products are stored correctly while maintaining traceability at all times.
• Maintaining food safety standards at all times.
• Reporting any issues or shortfalls when required.
• Demonstrate a good attention to detail with orders.

Skills

Despatch experience

Warehousing

Food industry

Teamwork

Tools

In-house systems

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer, with annual revenues exceeding £2.9 Billion. We are proud to produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and international customers.

We are currently recruiting Despatch Operatives - focussing on loading/unloading, order picking, and line work, taking direction from the Despatch Chargehands - at our Preston site, our primary Pork facility within the Hull and East Riding region. With significant ongoing investment and expansion, this presents an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking site with plenty of scope to contribute and develop.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Loading/unloading
• Picking orders on our in house systems
• Ensuring all Despatch requirements set by the Chargehands and Supervisors are met in a timely manor
• Ensuring products are stored correctly while maintaining traceability at all times
• Maintaining food safety standards at all times
• Reporting any issues or shortfalls when required
• Demonstrate a good attention to detail with orders

What We Look For:

• Previous experience in despatch / warehousing / food industry
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments to daily targets
• A motivated and friendly attitude towards teamwork and assisting colleagues
• Suitable transport to get to site - HU12 8TB

What We Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
• Weekly pay
• Time and a quarter pay after 40hrs
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• New canteen with fresh breakfast and lunch options
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available upon request.