Warehouse Operative - Oswestry

Arla Foods; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days Holiday

Employer Pension contribution matched

On-site gym

On-site canteen

EV car parking

Well-being garden

Staff shop discount on Arla products

Job summary

Arla Foods Oswestry are seeking a Warehouse Operative to join on a permanent basis. You will help distribute cheese nationwide, move products between production and cold storage, and support safety and hygiene standards. The site handles Castello, BOB, Arla Pro and private label for major retailers.

The role operates a 3 on, 3 off, 12-hour shift pattern, including day and night shifts. Training will be provided to cover food safety and warehouse procedures; a good attendance record and proactive

Qualifications

• Ambition & drive.
• Team player with initiative.
• Knowledge or interest in food safety regulations would help but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Move finished product from production area to refrigerated storage.
• Complete cold store duties including order picking, inventory, loading and housekeeping.
• Load/unload vehicles, operate pallet trucks and complete paperwork.
• Support and maintain safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Ambition & drive

Team player

Food safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Job description

About The Job

Arla Foods Oswestry are looking for an efficient Warehouse Operative to join the team on a permanent basis.

As a Warehouse Operative you will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic cheese products across the nation.

At our Arla Oswestry site we pack circa 79,000 tonnes or cheese annually, 1620 tonnes per week.

This includes supplying branded products like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro, along with private label to Waitrose, M&S, Asda and Aldi!

The successful candidate will work a 3 on, 3 off, 12 hours shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts. They will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the warehouse team to enable it to produce the highest quality cheese products in a reliable and cost effective way. Duties will include

• As a Warehouse Operative you will be moving finished product from the production area into the refrigerated storage area
• You will be responsible for completing all cold store functions including order picking, physical inventory, loading and house-keeping duties
• Loading and unloading of vehicles, operating pallet trucks and completion of paperwork
• Supporting and maintaining safety and hygiene standards

What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role

• Ambition & drive
• Previous experience working within a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience with food safety regulations and practices would be beneficial but not essential as all training and support will be provided during your induction period
• We are looking for a motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative
• You’re as serious about quality as we are – and ready to work hard to achieve it
• A good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills

Benefits

• 23 days Holiday
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• On-site gym
• On-site canteen
• EV car parking
• Well-being garden (Outdoor space)
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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