Job Description

FLT Production Operator - Piquant WS3 2XN

The KTC Group is a leading food manufacturer & distributor with headquarters in the West Midlands area, serving major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip corporations.

Our colleagues are the heart of our business, and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our hardworking, talented team here at The KTC Group.

The KTC Group has grown significantly within the last few years, and we have ambitious plans for the future. It's an exciting time to join our team, with real opportunities to build a successful career in the food industry at The KTC Group.

We're currently recruiting Production Operatives to join our team at our Piquant site based in Walsall. We are a specialist manufacturer that has produced dips, dressings and sauces since 1986. We supply products to hundreds of food service, catering and wholesale customers, including some of the biggest names in hospitality.

If you are flexible, forward-thinking and ambitious, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to join a successful food manufacturing company.

Allergen Awareness: Please be aware that some of the handled goods may contain or come into contact with common allergens.

Duties and responsibilities:

Ensuring that food safety, legality, and quality standards are adhered to

Maintain the FLT to ensure that all checks and battery care are carried out daily/weekly

Minimise potential damage by following training guidelines

Conduct safety inspections on equipment

Report accidents, product issues or damage-related issues

Keen eye for detail

The ability to read, understand and implement instructions accurately is vital

Computer skills to maintain stock levels

Issue despatch notes for distribution, liaise with delivery drivers/ customers

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Ensuring food safety is at the heart of everyday tasks

Adhere to Health and Safety company policy

Palletise products safely for distribution

Pack finished products ready to send through to distribution

Maintain a clean work area

Ensure waste is kept to a minimum

Manual handling

Escalate any issues or problems to your Team leader immediately.

Any other duties as required to assist the managerial team of the company in the company policies, Health & Safety, BRC, legal and customer requirements. Also, comply with policies and procedures and assist with corrective actions where necessary

Skill and experience:

You will need to hold a license to operate an FLT, counterbalance

Previous experience using equipment, FLT, counterbalance and PPT trucks

Previous experience working in a busy manufacturing warehouse environment is desirable

Ability to work as a team

Food safety is desirable, but training will be provided

Ability to work well with your hands

You must be 18 or over with the right to work in the UK

Ability to work under pressure to hit production/despatch deadlines

Flexible approach to work

Be able to handle food products that may contain allergens

Excellent standard of personal hygiene.

Practise Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Benefits:

Full-time

Monday to Friday

Startingpay rate 12.40 per hour

Company pension

Company EAP program

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Weekly pay

PPE provided

Casual Dress- Wear what you feel comfortable as PPE is provided

Further training and development for the ideal candidate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.40-12.72 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person