Despatch Team Member

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DESPATCH TEAM MEMBER

4 On 4 Off Days/Nights and Monday to Friday Various start and finish times available (Cranswick Country Foods, Preston)

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue approaching £1.9 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global food producers. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Despatch team member to join the large despatch team at our Preston site (HU12 8TB). The successful candidate will become an integral part of our forward-thinking Despatch team, assisting the Despatch Supervisors in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations in order to fulfil business and department targets, whilst maintaining product safety and quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITITES

• Loading and unloading of vehicles

• Picking orders on NAV and FOPS for Despatch

• Under the guidance of Supervisors, ensure that each customers specification is followed and any anomalies to this standard are reported immediately

• To ensure that any Despatch requirement set by the Supervisors are met; or if this is not possible, shortfalls in stock are reported to the relevant person in a timely manner

• To maintain a clean and tidy area (work, changing room, canteen etc), meeting both safety and hygiene regulations of the site

• To wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times within the Production and Despatch Area

• Carry out training commensurate with the area including regular refresher/update training as and when required

• To report any equipment defects immediately to the Supervisor

• To maintain high levels of work performance including attendance, timekeeping etc

• Maintain confidentiality regarding the work that is carried out

• Contribute and participate in projects that may be outside your usual remit as requested and agreed by Management / Site Director.

• Liaise with colleagues in other departments to ensure the throughput of all products in a timely and efficient manner

• Contribute to KPIs in quality, health, safety and environment, yields and customer service * Assume responsibility for the management of activities which ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality

• Ensure adherence to all standards and processes relating to CCP monitoring, glass, complaints, label verifications and other paperwork in your department

• Understand relevant legislation, internal company policies and procedures, codes of practice, technical specifications, COSHH regulations and developments in H.A.C.C.P systems relevant to the department

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIANCE & PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Flexible and committed to fulfilling business needs

• To work individually and as part of a team to focus and share good working practices

• Commitment to personal development, demonstrating a positive can do attitude

• Complete mandatory core training, procedures & processes (to be completed via site induction)

• Experience in picking orders, loading and unloading vehicles (Advantageous)

• Commitment to continuous improvement tools and techniques

WE CAN OFFER

• Excellent rates of pay

• Strong commitment to progression and personal development

• Various Shift Patterns

• Profit sharing through discounted share scheme

• Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme

• Access to our ’Feed your Wellbeing’ platform

APPLY NOW

Email a CV & Cover letter (Full job description is available upon request)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Store discounts
• Wellness programmes

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work remotely:

• No