Goods In Operative

Our Vacancies; Spalding; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is looking for a Logistics Operative in Spalding. The role includes tasks such as loading and unloading vehicles, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices, and providing Forklift Truck support. The ideal candidate will have a valid Counterbalance Forklift license and the ability to work unsupervised. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £13.64 per hour along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Holidays

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee appreciation events

Company share save scheme

Exclusive employee discount platform

Canteen

Onsite staff shop

Free onsite car park

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift license with at least 12 months of experience.
• Calm demeanor under pressure.
• Flexibility to work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic checks on trucks and report defects.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean work area.
• Load and unload vehicles, store stock, and issue stock to production line.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift license

Attention to detail

Ability to work unsupervised

Collaborative team spirit

Physical capability to lift up to 25kg

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Days - Red Shift - Wed-Sat week 1 / Thurs-Sat week 2 06:00-18:00

Pay Rate -£13.64 per hour

Why Greencore?

We’re a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better. We’re sure you’ve tried our products because we supply food for the all the major supermarkets in the UK!

Here at Spalding, we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Nando’s and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues.

What you'll be doing:

As a Logistics Operative, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Performing basic checks on trucks, including topping up or changing batteries and gas bottles, and reporting any defects or concerns.
• Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Clean As You Go (CAYG) procedures are followed using manual and mechanical tools as necessary, while maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
• Observing health and safety protocols in a busy environment with both pedestrians and vehicles.
• Communicating effectively with Supervisors, Managers, Drivers, and Visitors.
• Taking responsibility for allocated tasks and ensuring their completion.
• Working across various environments, including freezer, chill, ambient areas, and outdoor settings (appropriate Personal Protective Equipment will be provided).
• Providing Forklift Truck (FLT) support to other departments as needed.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Storing stock in designated areas.
• Issuing stock to the production line.
• Receiving training on relevant systems and procedures.

What we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift license with at least 12 months of experience.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• A calm demeanour under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative team spirit.
• Flexibility to work in all required areas.
• Physical capability to lift weights of up to 25kg, demonstrating a reasonable level of fitness.
• Willingness to work in temperatures as low as -18 degrees when required.

Desirable but Not Essential:

• A Flexi/Bendi truck license (training can be provided for the right candidate).
• Experience with warehouse scanners and order picking processes.

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return:

• Holidays
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee appreciation events
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Canteen
• Onsite staff shop
• Free onsite car park

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.