Despatch Operative - Forklift Driver

Uniting Holding; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Harlow is seeking a Despatch Operative to work in a chilled environment. The role involves assembling and checking orders for dispatch, complying with health and safety regulations, and reporting any hazards. Applicants should possess a valid forklift licence (desirable), a full UK driving licence, and strong literacy and numeracy skills. The position offers a pay rate of £13.36 per hour, working Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 15:00.

Qualifications

• A valid forklift licence (Counter balance) is desirable.
• A good level of written and spoken English is required.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and check orders for dispatch to customers.
• Ensure products are picked and packed according to procedures.
• Report any damage to equipment and health hazards.

Skills

Forklift licence

UK driving licence

Written and spoken English

Literacy and numeracy skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Positive work attitude

Job description

Overview

Despatch Operative - Forklift Driver
Harlow
06:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday
Pay rate: £13.36

Riverway Foods now part of CPC Group, produces quality sausages, with all our pork sourced from British high welfare farms supplying leading retailers, including Aldi and Tesco. We are currently looking for a Despatch Operative to join our busy team. This role will be working within a chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and check orders for dispatch to customers in a timely manner
• Ensure products are picked and packed in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures
• Receive and store stock generated by other departments
• Wrapping stock on pallets
• Accurately record data relating to vehicle temperatures and hygiene
• Ensure the storage of stock complies with stock rotation i.e., use-by dates
• Ensure stock is segregated in the appropriate designated storage where applicable for products containing allergens
• Report any damage to equipment or to the area working in to management or supervisors
• Report any Health and Safety hazards within the area, and comply with health and safety rules at all times
• Have a flexible approach to work to meet changing business requirements
• Compliance with company policies, practices and standard operating procedures

Skills Required

• A valid forklift licence (Counter balance) desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• A good level of written and spoken English
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good IT skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• A positive work attitude
• An ability to understand written / verbal work instructions, policies and procedures