Packhouse Porter

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87Job Description:Packhouse Porter
Packington

Role and key responsibilities for Packhouse Porter:
• to ensure orders are correctly made and build pallets as instructed in accordance with customer requirements ready for dispatch
• to ensure lorries are loaded as required
• to be available as required to load lorries at the end of the day and at the weekend if due to occur out of hours
• to ensure goods inward’ and outward’s are properly controlled and any issues related to the Packhouse Manager
• to ensure stocks are properly rotated
• to deal with incoming fresh product from the farm properly, recording and weighing trays/trolleys as shown
• to adequately carry out the necessary stock checks
• to be responsible, along with the Packhouse Manager, for ensuring the necessary H&S Policies & Procedures are practiced
• to liaise with the Farm regarding goods inward
• to ensure the main Packhouse, fridges and linking areas are kept clear, clean and tidy
• to ensure materials are recycled properly using the appropriate equipment
• to carry out tray counts as instructed and record information correctly, forwarding the information to the Packhouse Manager or Main Office as required
• to ensure pallet stocks and pallet counts are carried out as instructed and recorded correctly, forwarding the information to the Packhouse Manager or Main Office as required
• to make sure the packing lines’ are properly fed’ with the correct product so that packers are always topped up with appropriate raw materials
• to ensure those packers carrying out piece work are always adequately provided with suitable product efficiently
• to be accurate and methodical when making & building orders ready for dispatch to ensure all orders are correct to avoid depot rejections
• Help with routine cleaning tasks as required

Role and key responsibilities for Packhouse Porter:

• Physically fit and able to cope with a fast paced environment, multi-tasking when requiredensure lines receive the correct product so that packers always have product available.
• Able to speak and understand English, and able to follow instructions with minimal explanation.
• Be accurate and methodical with their work
• Fork Lift experience will be considered an advantage but not essential as training can be provided

Working Hours To be agreed. Between 22 and 30 a week with at least three days off

Monday – Thursday shifts would be 10.30am to 7pm

One weekend shift a week – 7am to 12pm

Two shift patterns available 22 hours a week or 30 hours a week, Overtime may be available when cover is necessary

Job Types: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: From £11.44 per hour

In return for Packhouse Porter:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

This job is commutable from the following areas ; Burton on Trent, Swadlincote, Newhall, Ashby-de-la Zouch, Measham.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please submit your CV by clicking “Apply Now” and we will be in touch immediately.
Location: East Midlands, Ashby de la Zouch