Picker & Packer Operative

Picker & Packer Operative – Ready to make a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners? If you’re excited about working in a dynamic environment where every day is different, read on!

Spider is advertising on behalf of a high-quality dog food manufacturing company for a Picker & Packer Operative to join their production team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

About them:

They are passionate dog lovers dedicated to crafting high-quality, nutritious meals for your furry family members. With over 40 years of expertise in the meat and dog food industries, they pride themselves on producing meals that are not only delicious but packed with all the goodness dogs need.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary:£11.50 per hour plus £40 bonus paid weekly based on full attendance
• Holiday:20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About the role:

As Picker & Packer Operative you'll play a crucial role in their dynamic team, ensuring timely and safe packing of customer orders. Working hours are Monday – Friday 06.00 to 14.30 OR Monday – Friday 18.00-05.00.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently managing the intake and outflow of stock from fridges and freezers while maintaining temperature safety. 
• Picking and packing orders according to customer specifications. 
• Conducting stock rotation to ensure freshness and quality. 
• Confirming freezer standards and ensuring compliance. 
• Wrapping pallets of finished products for despatch. 
• Loading of finished product orders onto vehicles (DPD or company owned)
• Safely moving pallets from freezers to the unloading dock and transport. 
• Adhering to strict freezer time limits (maximum of 1 hour at a time) with supplied freezer coats and gloves.

About You:

The ideal candidate will need to thrive in a fast-paced environment and are detail-oriented. You should have a strong work ethic and a passion for quality and safety in food handling. A team player who can stay organised and efficient under pressure will find joy in our collaborative atmosphere. A commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards is essential in ensuring the products meet the expectations. Previous experience in a food production environment is advantageous.

If you have the relevant experience, and knowledge, and would like to in a great company, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Production, Food Safety, Warehouse Operative, Packing, Picking, Stock Management, Order Fulfilment, Quality Control, Freezer Operations, Pet Food Production

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