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We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Operative to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF.
Job Purpose: To accurately select and pick finished products in accordance with the plan, securely load onto vehicles for onward distribution to the customer, ensuring work area is kept organised at all times.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Main Responsibilities
* Using picking documentation, accurately select, pick and scan the correct type and quantity of finished products in accordance with documentation. Visually check the quality and examine for damage products/boxes. Carry out relevant quality checks accurately and within specified time frames, measuring against standard and escalating any issues. Safely assemble picked items securely onto a pallet, wrapping and labelling when completed. Check loading pattern to ensure stability. Following safety standards, use mechanical equipment to safely load finished products onto relevant trailer, ensure load is secured. Complete despatch paperwork and update IT systems ensuring information is clear, accurate and in accordance with procedure. Maintain hygiene standards in the area, ensuring it is kept clean, safe and tidy at all times and equipment is stored correctly. Inform line Manager of any issues with equipment, stock or quality to agree any required changes/actions.
Skills and Experience Required
* To have basic written and spoken understanding of English Ability to understand and undertake Food Safety Qualification. Right to work documentation. Have a flexible approach to work and hours. Ability to understand and adhere to Health and Safety requirements. Able to carry out duties in line with Occupational Health requirements. Ability to maintain personal hygiene standards. Relevant experience in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential. Counterbalance forklift truck licence and powered pallet truck licence.
About Us
Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial.
The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount!
Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.
Next Steps
It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!
Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.
We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work
Salary description
£13.00 - £13.00 per hour