We have exciting opportunities for Despatch Operators to join our team at Pilgrim's Europe - Redruth. In this role, you will ensure that all packed products are correctly wrapped, stored, and prepared for despatch in line with customer requirements, company standards, and safety regulations. You'll work flexibly across a variety of tasks including preparing, loading, transporting products, operating equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
Key Information Competitive Rates of Pay
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Shift: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 5:30 am - 14:30 pm
Key Responsibilities Organise daily work activities and set priorities to meet production and despatch targets.
Set up, run, and operate machinery and equipment to specification.
Check products and materials to ensure they meet quality, safety and specification standards.
Use appropriate equipment (e.g., pallet trucks, forklifts) to prepare, palletise, and transport products.
Complete all relevant paperwork and maintain accurate traceability.
Follow company despatch systems to load products into the correct holding bays.
Prepare and load pallets for road transport and ensure stock rotation is followed.
Monitor processes and recommend improvements where needed.
Use SAP for booking and system updates (training provided).
Maintain high Health & Safety and Hygiene standards.
Report faults promptly to minimise downtime.
Support problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Operate more complex machinery as required and work effectively as part of a team.
Skills & Knowledge Required Good numeracy and literacy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Manual handling and practical skills
Basic Health & Safety awareness
Ability to learn and be trained across multiple tasks
Problem solving ability
Forklift driving capabilities (preferred)
Desirable Qualifications (Training can be provided if needed) In-house powered pallet truck licence
Completion of Biological Safety Training
Use of despatch systems and stock rotation controls
Manual handling training
Safe use of loading bays, docks, and ramps
Food Safety Awareness / HACCP
NVQ Level 2
If you want to grow within a supportive, fast-paced environment- apply today and join our team!
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