Despatch Operative

Arla Foods

Despatch Operative (Days)

Arla Foods, Stourton, Leeds

About the job

Arla Foods Stourton Dairy are looking for proficient Despatch Operatives to join our team on a full time and permanent basis to start immediately where you will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic dairy products.

As a Despatch Operative at our Stourton site you will be responsible for completing all cold store functions including order picking, physical inventory, loading and unloading vehicles, house-keeping duties where you you will be working a full time, 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. The role offers progression opportunities with Logistics or into Production.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

The successful candidate will be working in a fast paced environment, maneuvering rollers cages where you will ensure full completion of daily targets whilst maintaining strict food hygiene and Health & Safety standards within the department.

With this in mind, it is important to perform quality inspections on materials and finished product before sending to customer whilst also performing specified cleaning tasks as per our daily/monthly schedules.

What you’ll need to be successful in the role

* Previous experience of working in a warehousing or cold store environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

* A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative and knows about supply chain processes and sticking to health and safety rules

* You must be a strong communicator, who is able to prioritise tasks in a timely and organised manner and contribute to regular department meetings.

* You’ll be a strong performer with a good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range

* Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%

* On-site gym

* Free on-site parking

* On-site canteen

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels