Job Description
We are looking for Packaging Operatives either on Days or Nights to join our Yard Team here at PrepWorld - a busy fresh cut fruit factory with a brand new site based in Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Moving of pallets/stock around the warehouse in a safe and controlled manner.
- Unload delivery vehicles that arrive on site in a safe and controlled manner following all intake processes.
- To drive and handle all MHE equipment in a respectful, controlled, and safe manner ensuring all start up documents are filled in correctly.
- Pick and supply packaging in advance according to the daily packaging plans and supply to the airlock room in preparation for production.
- Top up print room with labels daily following the Kan Ban system in place.
- Work the airlock room and issue packaging to the production high care when requested following the issuing/receiving procedure.
- Ensure the warehouse is clean, tidy, and organised at all times.
- Provide accurate packaging stock counts of all packaging SKU’s.
- Notify of any delivery discrepancies to the area Supervisor/Team leader
- Take ownership of delivery note and ensure these are signed and passed onto the area Supervisor/Team leader.
- Organise stock in the stores in a clear and logical way and ensure all internal codes have been applied correctly with the correct information.
- Understand how to read the packaging plans/Bill of material to identify correct stocks needed for production.
- Understand that the air lock room must be air locked at all times.
- Follow instruction from the packaging Supervisor & Team leaders undertaking any requests they may have
Who we are looking for:
- current valid FLT certification / experience
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Good level of English communication skills (Speaking and Writing and Listening)
- Show good teamwork skills and be able to work/liaise together to ensure team goals/objectives are successfully achieved
- First aid & Fire marshal trained (advantageous)
What we provide in return:
- New site (Northfleet) with new offices, facilities, showers and changing rooms, free parking, electric charge points, subsidised canteen from Autumn 22 serving hot and cold food day and night
- Career progression - Climb the PrepWorld ladder to Team Leader and then Supervisor
- 4 day working week - 3 days off
Pay rates:
NO FLT: £10.42
Current valid FLT certification / license: £11.13 per hour (level 1), £11.87 per hour (level 2), £12.18 per hour (level 3)
Nights: plus £0.50 per hour on the above
The successful candidate may start on level 1 or 2 DOE
Hours of work:
Days: 05:00 - 17:00
Nights: 17:00 - 05:00
Days of work:
either Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday - will be discussed and agreed in interview
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42-£13.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northfleet, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Would you prefer Day shift or Night shift?
Licence/Certification:
- Fork Lift License (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PACKOPS0323
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