Packaging Operative

We are looking for fantastic people to join our Packaging team, as part of our fantastic Company nestled in Lacock, Wiltshire. Working with us means joining a community of experienced and passionate colleagues who take pride in working for the largest supplier of free-range and organic eggs in the UK.

This role is based within our Packing Centre; where we store, grade and package all our shelled organic and free-range eggs.

We have a variety of shift patterns available:

• 4 on 4 off, 06:00 - 18:00 (£10.30ph)
• Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 (£10.60ph + 20p/ph FLT premium) - FLT licence essential

Key Tasks and Duties:

• Supply the production team with the packaging required based on the plan, whilst recording all relevant traceability and quantities supplied and returned.
• Unloading lorries from suppliers and recording traceability and putting away deliveries in designated areas, whilst following Manual Handling procedures.
• General housekeeping and organising the warehouse, ensuring department is audit ready at all times.
• Working in a variety of different temperature controlled environments across various warehouse departments.
• To assist in the completion of all orders set out on the plan as requested by the Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader.
• To ensure that food materials (raw and cooked) handled by you are safe, legal and of the quality expected by the business and customer.
• To promote a culture of dignity and respect amongst staff
• To develop a working environment that is free from intimidation, harassment and bullying
• Work as part of a team and carry out tasks according to instructions.

Personal Attributes:

• Good attention to detail
• The ability to problem solve, providing creative solutions to issues that arise
• Ensure adherence to standards, particularly quality and cleaning standards
• Willing To Learn
• Team Player
• Excellent attitude and work ethic
• An enthusiasm for food and production of food
• The ability to learn and pass food based qualifications
• Warehouse experience preferable but not essential

Health and Safety

• Be safety conscious in every task you perform and lookout for the safety of others working around you.
• Only Operate Machinery you are trained to use.
• Ensure you use the correct PPE for the task and that the PPE is in good condition.
• Ensure correct manual handling procedures are followed.
• Report and H&S concerns immediately.

Food Safety

• Level 2 or above Food Safety is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
• Must be willing to undertake the food safety qualification during probationary period. Employment confirmation is based on ability to pass these mandatory qualifications.
• Comply with all hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Report and Food Safety concerns immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chippenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Which shift/s are you interested in?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: KPSGF005