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So, what will I be doing?
Based in our Blagdon site Operations department you will be a key member of a team responsible for preparing pallets of finished goods for despatch, intake of materials, and preparing packaging orders for the Production team. Working in a distinctive, ambitious and trusted manufacturing company that is committed to making great British dairy the right way. Forever. Working closely with the Team Manager your duties will include chilling product, temperature checking, movement of goods, loading, unloading, picking packaging for the day ahead and dispatch of all stock. This role involves use of Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE - Electric Stand on trucks, Counterbalance and Reach trucks). Experience of MHE is desirable, however full training will be provided if required.
Please note that the majority of work will involve working in chilled and ambient environments - full PPE is included.
The shift pattern for this position is 4 on 4 off working 12 hours. 0600-1800 and a weekly paid role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Scanning product, reconciling stock on pallets and checking temperature of goods
- Picking packaging
- Loading and unloading lorries
- Ensuring the presentation standard of packed/picked goods meet both company and customer requirements
- Ensure safe use of all equipment, escalating any breakdowns or issues with equipment to your Team Manager
- Maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety following closely company procedures
- Minimising wastage where possible
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic works pace ensuring that hygiene standards are met
If this isn't what you're looking for, take a look at our careers page https://careers.yeovalley.co.uk/vacancies
Sounds interesting, what do I need?
- Good communication skills
- Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse/packing role is desirable
- Electric Stand on truck trained and/ or Counterbalance and Reach truck trained is desirable
- Certificates in basic food hygiene and health & safety are also desirable
Why should I join the family?
We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.
We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer. It goes without saying that you'll have access to free parking, top of the range personal protection equipment (PPE) and your own locker. You'll also receive the following:
Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us!
Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.
Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.