Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain. Authenticity, craftsmanship and great taste, delivered through the highest possible ethical, sustainability and welfare standards are the values at the core of our innovative business. These values are delivered by our team of experts working strategically throughout the business. By joining the Cranswick team you will become a part of a progressive business which is dedicated to developing and nurturing your talent through tailored learning and development opportunities. For a business with no limits, where your career and personal development opportunities have no boundaries, dream big and apply today.
Summary
To perform daily duties as part of our dynamic Despatch /Dry goods department, whilst working in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, food safety legislation and quality standards specified by our customers. These duties will be varied from Picking, Palletisation, Loading, off loading as well as general housekeeping duties these may vary at times due to volumes and a requirement to work across both departments where needed. Continuous training is provided as we constantly strive to develop our team, giving them the skills to follow a career through Cranwick.
Main duties include (but not limited to):
* Complete the requirements of the daily picking sheets distributed by the Despatch Team Leader or Supervisor.
* Communicate any stock shortages to the Despatch Supervisor so to allow the investigation into the short and the communication to internal and external customers.
* Pick factory orders, dry goods.
* Off loading materials on dry goods intake.
* Be conversant with four strategic pillars (QVIP). Champion this within the department and the wider site.
* Store any intake of product away onto the correct racking in accordance to stock rotation procedures and product shelf life specifications making sure that the correct scanning takes place in order to allow full traceability to take place.
* Load finished products onto vehicles as instructed.
* Assist when required in internal / external audits.
* Complete all relevant paperwork such as temperature records as instructed and or required, accurately and within time specifications and store / deliver to the correct personnel.
* Only operate any tools, equipment, machines or vehicles for which you have received full training for and for which you have been signed fit to use.
* Provide and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
* Ensure the achievement of daily departmental targets as determined by your line manager in a time effect manner.
* Wear the correct personal protective clothing appropriate to each specific production area and appropriate to the task in hand.
* Be familiar with qualified first aiders and the first aid procedure.
* Ensure you are aware of all fire exits in all areas you may work and be sure to understand the emergency evacuation procedure and nominated fire marshals.
* Adhere to all rules, processes and procedures in relation to the work process and conduct as set out by the Despatch department and other key disciplines such as Production Management, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Technical and Hygiene.
* Any other reasonable request as instructed by your line manager.
Requirements, experience and person specification:
* General awareness of basic food hygiene
* Strong awareness of Health and Safety principles
* Fork Lift/Counter balance licence essential
* Ability to communicate understand and follow instructions
* Experience in Warehouse and or picking environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.76 per hour
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Warehouse Pickers & Packers: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Forklift Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person