Arla Foods Ltd
Despatch Operative - Aylesbury
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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- You will be given all training and support needed for you to be successful in the position.
- Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
- Potential for ongoing opportunities.
Things We’d Love To Tell You About Our Aylesbury Site
- Samian Way
- Aston Clinton
- Aylesbury
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About the Job
As a Despatch Operative you will be moving finished product from production area into refrigerated storage area. 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. You will monitor equipment performance and correct/raise issues before they become problems and perform basic maintenance tasks and fault diagnosis. Supporting and maintaining safety and hygiene standards.
Previous experience of working in a warehousing or cold store environment is desirable but not essential as full 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.
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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 skills
Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla
We are a farmer-owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk. We experimented with bio powered trucks (google it- you won’t regret it), and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy. All as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change. We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands. We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.
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Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
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