Job Description:

Arla Foods

Warehouse Operative

£34.4k per annum (starting salary)

Arla Foods, Oswestry Dairy, SY10 8NL

About the job

Arla Foods Oswestry are looking for an efficient Warehouse Operative to join the team on a permanent basis.

As a Warehouse Operative you will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic cheese products across the nation.

At our Arla Oswestry site we pack circa 79,000 tonnes or cheese annually, 1620 tonnes per week.

This includes supplying branded products like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro, along with private label to Waitrose, M&S, Asda and Aldi!

About the job

The successful candidate will work a 3 on, 3 off, 12 hours shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts. They will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the warehouse team to enable it to produce the highest quality cheese products in a reliable and cost effective way. Duties will include:

• As a Warehouse Operative you will be moving finished product from the production area into the refrigerated storage area
• You will be responsible for completing all cold store functions including order picking, physical inventory, loading and house-keeping duties
• Loading and unloading of vehicles, operating pallet trucks and completion of paperwork
• Supporting and maintaining safety and hygiene standards

What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role

• Ambition & drive
• Previous experience working within a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience with food safety regulations and practices would be beneficial but not essential as all training and support will be provided during your induction period
• We are looking for a motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative
• You’re as serious about quality as we are – and ready to work hard to achieve it
• A good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills

Benefits

• 23 days Holiday
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• On-site gym
• On-site canteen
• EV car parking
• Well-being garden (Outdoor space)
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale  & our Arla Protein range

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.