Job Description

About the Company:

Since 1989 Beechdean Dairies have been producing high quality Dairy Ice Cream which is supplied to a number of specialist retail outlets and high-profile venues around the country, and are now one of the UK's leading Ice Cream manufacturers.
Over the years Beechdean has added many regional brands of ice cream and sells a range of ice creams from value to the most indulgent products.

Job description

We are now looking for an experienced Fork Lift Truck (FLT) and Warehouse Operative to join the Beechdean family, at a very exciting time, as we move into another chapter of development.

Working 45 hours over five days Monday to Friday, no weekends, reporting to the Materials Manager. The main purpose will be to accurately, safely and timely pick and load finished product on vehicles for despatching from site in an efficient, and secure manner.

Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities require an understanding of all Beechdean standards in the production of ice cream and related products. All activities to be carried out within the scope of all policies and procedures of the group, in adherence of a safe and hygienically controlled environment.

Duties

Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping at all times according to the Hygiene procedures to keep the working environment clean and safe and to ensure the delivery of safe products.

Supply product and packaging as required to the Secondary packaging area.

Support Production as and when required.

Prepare pallets for despatch

Operate the pallet shrink wrapper

Load / Assist the loading of trucks

Complete paperwork in a correct and readable manner to ensure total Traceability according to the "Traceability" procedure

Complete manual load manifest

Work in a safe manner and follow the Health & Safety policy and procedures

Carry out any other task requested by Management, or as necessary from time to time, as commensurate with the role

Assist Goods out Manager at all spare times

To be audit ready everyday

Any other duties required by the business

Essential

Valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT and Reach truck licenses

Possess an RTITB (or equivalent) license - in date.

Knowledge Skills

Ability to communicate confidently

Reliable

Computer Literate especially Excel

An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation

Attention to detail

Excellent numerical ability

Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative

Why work for Beechdean?

Birthday bonus Opportunities for career progression within a growing company. Discretionary bonus Supportive and friendly working environment Long service reward
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Own transport required and the ability to commute due to our location
Work Location: In person