Despatch Operative at Pilgrim's Europe

Job Description:

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Despatch Operative

We are currently looking for a talented Despatch Operative to join our team at Llanidloes to ensure, the effective and timely movement of carcases and finished product eg boxed stock onto the assigned refrigerated transportation with due consideration to safety, product quality and legislative requirements. The role extends from the hang off area through to the point of loading and dispatch.To comply at all times with food safety, legality, quality and health & safety hygiene regulations within a physically demanding, safety critical environment.

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 06:00am start. 

Key Responsibilities:

• At the direction of the Loading Bay Supervisor, Team Leader or their deputy undertake a range of routine tasks such a stringing, scanning of stars associated with the movement of carcases, cut product and offal.
• Undertake the movement/loading of carcases and boxed stock in the correct manner to protect product safety, integrity, legality, authenticity and quality in accordance with the Food Safety Quality Management Systems (FSQM) & Health & Safety procedures and certification requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that product is handled with due care and attention to maintain product quality whilst minimise damage and rejections to ensure compliance to agreed customer specifications.
• Throughout the dispatch process ensure that product integrity is maintained to protect customer & Pilgrim’s UK Lamb brands by reporting any potential any raw material or ingredient issues to the Loading Bay Team Leader or Supervisor.
• To assist with the segregation of finished product to ensure compliance against the appropriate certification requirements.
• Safe operation of moveable overhead equipment as stipulated within the relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• To ensure that the highest standards of personal hygiene as stipulated within the company hygiene rules are being attained and followed.
• To maintain the highest standards of food safety & hygiene at all times and raise any concerns with the Loading Bay Team Leader in the first instance.
• When requested to assist with the identification, segregation and disposal of non-conforming product to prevent it’s inadvertent release into the food chain.
• Report any evidence of unsafe or out of specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to the Loading Bay Team Leader/Supervisor.

We offer:

• FREE breakfast every Friday 
• Refer a Friend Scheme 
• Paid breaks
• 28 days holiday entitlement – including bank holidays
• Higher pay rate after completing probation
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Life assurance policy
• Long service award
• Opportunities to develop and progress in your career

Candidates will need a ‘can do’ approach and must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment.

Our people. Our values.

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

For further information and details on how to apply please click "apply via our website"

Job Info:

• Company: Pilgrim's Europe
• Position: Despatch Operative
• Work Location: Llanidloes
• Country: GB

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