Position Overview & Specifications

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: