Warehouse Operative - Palletising and Despatch

Dr. Oetker / Cameo; Leyland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Leyland is seeking a Warehouse Operative to assist with palletising and despatch operations. In this full-time role, you will ensure safety compliance, manage order despatch, and handle machinery with training provided. Ideal candidates will demonstrate motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a physical environment. Opportunities for growth and competitive benefits are part of the offering.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Enhanced Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Free meals and snacks

On-site health checks

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach.
• Experience working with machinery is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health & safety practices in the warehouse.
• Check and complete despatch orders against SAP records.
• Manage the picking and allocation of finished goods.
• Daily setup of machines for production cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness in the working area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Motivated and proactive

Ability to work in a physical environment

Understanding of food safety

Tools

SAP

Reach FLT

Counterbalance FLT

Powered Pallet Truck

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Palletising and Despatch

Warehouse | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Great news! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Operative - Palletising and Despatch to join our Team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Operations

• Ensure that all health & safety practices are followed in line with company policies
• Despatch order checking against warehouse SAP documentation and accuracy in completion of all warehouse paperwork
• Picking and Put away - allocation and distribution of Finish Goods
• Safe operation of the Warehouse pallet movement systems
• Reach, Counterbalance FLT and Powered Pallet Truck experience (desirable but full training will be given)

Palletising Operations

• Daily Set up of machines to start the production cycle
• Feeding materials / pallets to semi-automated machines
• Responsible for housekeeping within their area (clean as you go)
• Good understanding of food safety culture
• Ability to work in a physical, chilled environment with activities to include bending, lifting and basic manual handling

A career at Dr Oetker will provide you with :

• The opportunity to work cross-functionally within our Leyland operations
• A varied, and at times, challenging role, with the opportunity to work in a team as well as using your own initiative
• Fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development
• Full training will be provided

WHAT YOU BRING

• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Highly motivated, proactive and innovative
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience of working with machinery and / or technically minded
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to detect and correct errors efficiently on the production line

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunities for overtime at 1.5x hourly rate or 2x hourly rate on Sundays
• Weekly paid, .5 contractual hours per week on rotating weeks of am / pm shifts, Monday to Friday : - : and : to : .
• days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service.
• Enhanced Pension scheme which provides 6% Employer pension contribution.
• Bupa private medical insurance.
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary.
• Free pizzas, fresh fruit, and tea & coffee.
• Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad / deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own.
• Free on-site parking (number of electronic charging points available).
• Free Wi-Fi in canteen.
• Employee Referral Scheme £ – once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free on-site health checks.

We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited