Despatch Operative in Llanidloes, United Kingdom

We are currently looking for a talented  Despatch Operative to join our team at  Llanidloes  to ensure, the effective and timely movement of carcases and finished product eg boxed stock onto the assigned refrigerated transportation with due consideration to safety, product quality and legislative requirements. The role extends from the hang off area through to the point of loading and https://jobeax.com/link/fF1QHwbQm3Qh78kE comply at all times with food safety, legality, quality and health & safety hygiene regulations within a physically demanding, safety critical environment.

Shift pattern:  Monday to Friday 06:00am start.

Key Responsibilities:

• At the direction of the Loading Bay Supervisor, Team Leader or their deputy undertake a range of routine tasks such a stringing, scanning of stars associated with the movement of carcases, cut product and offal.
• Undertake the movement/loading of carcases and boxed stock in the correct manner to protect product safety, integrity, legality, authenticity and quality in accordance with the Food Safety Quality Management Systems (FSQM) & Health & Safety procedures and certification requirements.
• Loading pallets, boxes, or carcasses and moving heavy pallets
• Responsible for ensuring that product is handled with due care and attention to maintain product quality whilst minimise damage and rejections to ensure compliance to agreed customer specifications.
• Throughout the dispatch process ensure that product integrity is maintained to protect customer & Pilgrim’s UK Lamb brands by reporting any potential any raw material or ingredient issues to the Loading Bay Team Leader or Supervisor.
• To assist with the segregation of finished product to ensure compliance against the appropriate certification requirements.
• Safe operation of moveable overhead equipment as stipulated within the relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• To ensure that the highest standards of personal hygiene as stipulated within the company hygiene rules are being attained and followed.
• To maintain the highest standards of food safety & hygiene at all times and raise any concerns with the Loading Bay Team Leader in the first instance.
• When requested to assist with the identification, segregation and disposal of non-conforming product to prevent it’s inadvertent release into the food chain.
• Report any evidence of unsafe or out of specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to the Loading Bay Team Leader/Supervisor.

We offer:

• FREE breakfast every Friday 
• Refer a Friend Scheme 
• Paid breaks
• 28 days holiday entitlement – including bank holidays
• Higher pay rate after completing probation
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Life assurance policy
• Long service award
• Opportunities to develop and progress in your career

Candidates will need a ‘can do’ approach and must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment.

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If you would like further details on this vacancy please call or text the recruitment team on : 07483189696