Multi-Skilled Operative

New England Seafood; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in seafood processing is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring quality and efficiency in packing and distributing seafood products while maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and a can-do attitude. With exciting growth plans underway, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's success and be part of a sustainable sourcing initiative. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual handling and warehouse operations is desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ops Team in meeting KPIs and food standards.
• Ensure accurate picking and packing of products.

Skills

Manual handling

Warehouse experience

Pick & Pack experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

Basic understanding of English Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Who is New England Seafood International?
New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 650 people across two sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 22,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.
Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Title: Multi-Skilled Operative
Reports to: Team Leader
Location: Chessington, Surrey KT9 1TW
Salary: £11.51 - £14.12ph (£23,098.30 - £28,347.91 pa)
Shift pattern: 4on 4 off
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm

What is the purpose of this role?

• To support the Unit C Ops Team in delivering to KPIs and volumes as required, and work as a team to ensure our site and customers' food standards are met at all times.
• To ensure that quality product is packed and distributed to the customer.
• To accurately count and pick customers’ orders.
• Be a team player and be able to support in any area which the company needs.

What is the role accountable for?

• The position will require products to be picked and packed as per works orders in a fast-paced low care environment.
• Picking accuracy is a must and working at an efficient pace.
• To follow the H&S standards.
• Ensure (GMP’s) Good Manufacturing Processes are followed.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Meeting deadlines according to the customer plan and ensuring 100% service level.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed as per business requirements.
• To be open to new challenges, and willing to learn new skills.
• Quality control products to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To be able to work in a team environment.

Required Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience:

• Previous experience of manual handling in a factory environment would be desirable (although training will be provided).
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Previous Pick & Pack experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate desirable.
• Can work at speed, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible worker and team player.
• Ensure all stock being loaded or unloaded matches the relevant paperwork/load plan.
• Packing and palletising of products for dispatch.
• Transfer frozen goods into correct location within freezer stores.
• Ensure that good stock rotation is practiced at all times (Including frozen).
• Good understanding of the English language essential.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Committed and conscientious.
• We require all applicants to have a basic understanding of English Literacy and Numeracy.
• A can-do attitude is a must.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment (uniform provided), and standing for long periods of time.

We are at an exciting time in the group’s development and are in the process of making important steps in a transformational growth plan:

• Completed the acquisition of greater production capacity.
• Progressing the next generation of value-added products in the retail and food service fish category.
• Driving an ambitious category led growth agenda.
• Developing an innovative branded offer to fulfil rapidly developing consumer needs.