Packaging Operative (days or nights)

We are looking for Packaging Operatives either on Days or Nights to join our Yard Team here at PrepWorld - a busy fresh cut fruit factory with a brand new site based in Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Moving of pallets/stock around the warehouse in a safe and controlled manner.
• Unload delivery vehicles that arrive on site in a safe and controlled manner following all intake processes.
• To drive and handle all MHE equipment in a respectful, controlled, and safe manner ensuring all start up documents are filled in correctly.
• Pick and supply packaging in advance according to the daily packaging plans and supply to the airlock room in preparation for production.
• Top up print room with labels daily following the Kan Ban system in place.
• Work the airlock room and issue packaging to the production high care when requested following the issuing/receiving procedure.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, tidy, and organised at all times.
• Provide accurate packaging stock counts of all packaging SKU’s.
• Notify of any delivery discrepancies to the area Supervisor/Team leader
• Take ownership of delivery note and ensure these are signed and passed onto the area Supervisor/Team leader.
• Organise stock in the stores in a clear and logical way and ensure all internal codes have been applied correctly with the correct information.
• Understand how to read the packaging plans/Bill of material to identify correct stocks needed for production.
• Understand that the air lock room must be air locked at all times.
• Follow instruction from the packaging Supervisor & Team leaders undertaking any requests they may have

Who we are looking for:

• current valid FLT certification / experience
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Good level of English communication skills (Speaking and Writing and Listening)
• Show good teamwork skills and be able to work/liaise together to ensure team goals/objectives are successfully achieved
• First aid & Fire marshal trained (advantageous)

What we provide in return:

• New site (Northfleet) with new offices, facilities, showers and changing rooms, free parking, electric charge points, subsidised canteen from Autumn 22 serving hot and cold food day and night
• Career progression - Climb the PrepWorld ladder to Team Leader and then Supervisor
• 4 day working week - 3 days off

Pay rates:

NO FLT: £10.42
Current valid FLT certification / license: £11.13 per hour (level 1), £11.87 per hour (level 2), £12.18 per hour (level 3)
Nights: plus £0.50 per hour on the above
The successful candidate may start on level 1 or 2 DOE

Hours of work:

Days: 05:00 - 17:00
Nights: 17:00 - 05:00

Days of work:

either Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday - will be discussed and agreed in interview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.42-£13.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northfleet, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Would you prefer Day shift or Night shift?

Licence/Certification:

• Fork Lift License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PACKOPS0323