About Greencore
We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better.
We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings.
We have 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 17 distribution centres in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of £1.8bn in FY24 and employ 13,300 people. We are headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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Here at Wisbech, we have a team of 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready to cook meals for major retailers such as Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op.
What you'll be doing
Despatch Operative - 4on 4off - 12:00-00:00 - Pay Rate: £13.32 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift pattern)
We are currently looking for a Despatch Operative to work in our Greencore factory in Wisbech (PE13 2RD).
We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to work as part of a team in a factory environment. Our environments can be busy, cold and wet, but your safety comes first, and all personal protective equipment will be provided.
What you'll be doing
Ensure the correct picking of orders in the Despatch department using daily pick sheets and R.D.T guns.
Receiving in of goods produced from factory, using handheld scanners and also storing within the racking system.
Assist in managing stock accuracy through daily warehouse activities, cycle counts, stock takes and reconciliation within the 21-computer system.
Loading and unloading of vehicles in a timely manner ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to, ensuring paperwork is correct, noting any discrepancies & complying with technical procedures
Temperature monitoring and recording of stock being loaded onto trailers
Wrapping picked pallets for loading, using PPT equipment
Receiving in of goods produced from factory, using handheld scanners and storing within the racking system.
Report any stock picking issues within the Despatch department to the Zone Manager
Ensure any damaged stock is reported and recorded using the correct procedure, and all requests for stock by other departments are directed to the Zone Manager
Any faults of machinery and equipment or damage of property are reported to the Zone Manager at the earliest opportunity
Contribute to and assist with the activities of other members of the team and cover when required
Assist the Zone Manager in ensuring that the department is kept in good order, clean and organized
Ensure that Zone Manager is kept fully informed of key issues within the department dailyWhat we're looking for
Knowledge of picking procedures
High level of accuracy
Team player and Reliable
Comfortable working in a chilled environment
Good Literacy and Numeracy skills (assessed at interview)
Good verbal communication skills
MHE experience is an advantage
Clean as you go attitude.
Working to departmental targets.
Work to health and safety and company guidelines.We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make everyday taste better.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 8% matched
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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