Overview
ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. ABP’s commitment to excellence impacts every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.
Our customers are major multiples and high profile caterers who require the best 365 days a year. This requires central packing, sophisticated distribution and a revolutionary supply chain in the industry led and developed by ABP. We promote a supportive and friendly working environment and invest in training and development to attract and retain employees.
We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Operative to join our busy Despatch team. The candidate should be well organized with the ability to maintain attention to detail while working under pressure in a fast-paced warehouse.
Responsibilities
* Packing and building orders for Despatch to customers
* Preparing pallets of stock for despatch to customers
* Carrying out the correct procedures for forklift use including usage, charging, staff usage, and reporting discrepancies to the Despatch supervisor
* Safe loading and stacking of orders with a forklift
* Ensuring paperwork is complete within the timescale and that delivery of goods is carried out to customer and company specifications
* Maintaining good hygiene standards at all times
* Maintaining and charging data scanning equipment and, under the dispatch supervisor’s guidance, inputting and outputting information collected
* Maintaining a tidy warehouse at all times
* Shunting trailers as required (if trained to do so)
* Carrying out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing or warehouse environment would be beneficial
* Fork Lift or Reach Truck licence may be beneficial, but full training can be given
Skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to use own initiative
* Excellent communication skills
* Fork lift experience in a busy warehouse
* Self-motivated
* Knowledge of hygiene and food safety
* Able to work as part of a team
Benefits
* Permanent, Full Time contracts of employment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Online Benefits Resource
* 21 days paid holiday per year plus 8 public holidays
* Life Assurance
* Refer a friend scheme
* Employee Engagement Forum
* Employee Spotlight Awards
* Subsidised Canteen
* Free Car Parking
* Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* PPE provided
* Training and Development
* Loyalty Rewards
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