Production Waste Operative

HelloFresh; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh boxes

Company pension scheme

Mental health first aiders & EAP

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

HelloFresh in Derby is seeking a Production Operative to support waste sortation and maintain rigorous health, safety and food safety standards. You will work to ensure accurate waste disposal, operate related machinery, and keep areas clean while following SOPs.

The role requires warehouse experience and the ability to handle full product ranges with PPE compliance. Shifts include nights with a 20% uplift; ideal candidates have GCSEs in Maths and English and strong teamwork and time management

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience in a warehouse, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety compliance and report concerns to line manager.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and instructions.
• Ensure accurate waste sortation and disposal per guidelines.
• Identify correct pallet locations and staging areas to maximise accuracy and efficiency.
• Operate waste process machinery (pallet wrap, conveyors, compactors) and keep areas clean.
• Ensure waste equipment is available and returned to its location after use.
• Maintain hygiene and PPE standards to prevent contamination.
• Handle a full range of HelloFresh products with care where required.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Health & safety

WMS familiarity

Forklift knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Conveyor systems

Pallet wrap machines

Job description

Production Operative

Derby, UK

Rate of Pay:

£12.71/hour + 20% Night Shift Uplift

About The Team

This role is responsible for assisting in the waste sortation process to allow continuous flow of our production of our meal kits, whilst ensuring that the Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are met.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensuring that Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met and sustainably maintained. You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring your own health, safety and welfare in the activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.
• Undertaking basic problem solving activities and escalating to the Production Waste Team Leader where necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Instructions.
• Maintaining accuracy within waste sortation by following guidelines to ensure waste is disposed of correctly
• Identification of correct pallet locations and staging areas for waste products by reviewing potential changes to working area to maximise accuracy & efficiency
• Operate machinery and equipment related to the waste process, such as pallet wrap machines, conveyor systems and compactors. Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the warehouse, including workstations, storage areas, and equipment.
• Ensuring waste disposal equipment is available in all areas of the warehouse at all times and returned to correct location ready for reuse. Monitor the waste area, identifying and addressing any issues to maintain a continuous flow and avoid operational impact.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain a clean and organised work area to prevent contamination and ensure a safe working environment.
• You may be required to handle a full range of Hello Fresh products, including alcohol, pork, beef and other animal products.
• Ensure personal compliance with PPE and personal & food hygiene standards.

Who You Are

• GCSE - Maths & English
• Proven experience working in a warehouse or similar environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including standing for extended periods, lifting heavy loads, and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to warehouse operations.
• Proficient in using warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (relevant certification is a plus).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Ensure that HelloFresh DNA is at the forefront of everything we do

What You Will Get In Return

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Location

The Windmill, 1 Holme Lane, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7HW

Work Schedule

Option 1:

• Waste Operative Nights 42hrs: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 19:00pm - 07:00am

Option 2

• Waste Operative Days 42hrs: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 07:00am - 19:00pm

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As part of our recruitment process, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all successful candidates

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.