Do you want to earn a minimum of £12.35 per hour? We're looking for a Despatch Operative to join our team at our site in Caistor, North Lincolnshire.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As a Despatch Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build you long term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include:
- £12.35 per hour
- Additional £2.00 per hour for normal weekend hours.
- Guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.
- Opportunity to earn £100 if you successfully refer and friend or family member. (T&Cs apply)
- Employee benefits include, staff sales, discounts, shopping perks and wellbeing resources.
- Staff sales as discounted prices.
- Training and development opportunities from day one.
Working Hours
40 hours per week.
Tuesday - Saturday 06:00 - 15:00
Purpose of the role
As a member of the Picking Team, a Despatch Operative receives goods in, stores and organises stock. Then picks, wraps and loads customer orders, ensuring accuracy and quality of the products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with goods in, scanning and storing products and raw materials.
- Wrapping, scanning and palletising products.
- Issuing products to production teams to match production plans.
- Manual handling which may include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg.
- Loading and unloading vehicles using manual handling equipment.
- Carrying out all duties in line with training, food safety and health and safety guidance.
What we are looking for:
- Team work and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to work tasks.
- Experience with manual handling equipment. (Pallet trucks)
- FLT experience/licence is desirable but training will be given.
- Good understanding of English and basic numeracy skills.
Who are we and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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