Job Description:

Arla Foods

Despatch Operative

£36.6k per annum starting salary

Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Lockerbie site for an Despatch Operative to join our Despatch department on a full time and permanent basis. With significant investment taking place at our Lockerbie, this is perfect time to join an expanding team allowing you opportunity to progress your career within the dairy industry.

We offer a competitive salary (starting from £36.6k pa) benefits package including pension and the opportunity to work with a market leading company that encourages internal promotion

Reporting into the Shift Team Leader, candidates for the above position will be required to work a rotating shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts where they will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic dairy products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

As a Despatch Operative you will be moving finished product from production area into refrigerated storage area. You will be responsible for completing all cold store functions including order picking, physical inventory, loading and house-keeping duties

You have the responsibility for loading and unloading of vehicles, operating pallet trucks and completion of paperwork to ensure smooth deliver of our product range. With this in mind, it is essential you have an understanding of supporting and maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Who are you?

• A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative
• Previous experience of working in a warehousing or cold store environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene would be preferable, although the appropriate training will be provided.
• 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
• Have a very flexible attitude to hours of work which include weekend, shift working on a rota basis and holiday cover

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale  & our Arla Protein range
• 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