About the Role:
Do you want to earn a minimum of £528 per week? We are recruiting for our Central Despatch team at Yazor, Hereford.
What's in it for you?
* £12.50 per hour plus shift allowance of £1.23
* Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us
* Secure contract, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for overtime
* Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
* Staff shop and staff sales at discounted prices
* Cycle to work scheme
* *Ts & Cs apply
Working Hours
07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00 - 3 days on, 2 days off
About the role
The Despatch operative will be responsible for ensuring the smooth transition of products from production lines, ensuring availability for outloads.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with goods, scanning, and storing products and raw materials
* Wrapping, scanning, and palletising products
* Issuing products to production teams to match production plans
* Manual handling, including lifting equipment and products up to 20kg
* Loading and unloading vehicles using manual handling equipment
* Carrying out duties in line with training, food safety, and health and safety guidance
What do I need to be successful?
* Good numeracy and communication skills
* Effective organisation and time management
* Basic Manual Handling and Food Hygiene (desirable)
* Forklift licence (desirable)
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factories and to the customer door, offering careers across various functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A little about our Hereford site:
The Hereford plant is our largest site, processing chicken products across two facilities: Grandstand Road and Yazor Road. Grandstand handles processing, whole bird production, and portioning, while Yazor focuses on portioning and added value. Approximately 1,500 employees work across the site, processing 1.9 million birds weekly.
What happens after you apply?
Once you apply, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will contact you to discuss your application and CV. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment with talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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