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pladis Global

Packer

Carlisle
£33k/yr
Posted about 21 hours ago
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Want to help us bring happiness to the world?

Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Role: Packer

Salary: £33,040.48
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 10pm - 6am
Location: Carlisle, 54 Church Street, Cumbria, CA2 5TG

What’s it like working at the factory?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, Carr’s have been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831. We’re the oldest biscuit factory in the world producing some of our most loved products including Carr’s Crackers, McVitie’s Custard Creams, Bourbons and Ginger Nuts to name just a few!

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 27 days holiday
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Colleague Discount scheme
  • Reward Gateway for benefits
  • Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more
  • Free onsite parking
  • Long service awards
  • Staff shop

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.

What will this role achieve?

Will be able to carry out packing tasks and work well with others when packing and feeding biscuits, following all site requirements. And also need to be proactive with a positive attitude and committed to keeping high production standards while working as part of a busy team.

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What will be your key deliverables?

  • Manually pack products within specifications (includes bending, lifting, stretching)
  • Visually check for foreign matter / hazards
  • Ensure quality of biscuits being packed is within product specifications
  • Ensure adherence to all quality and safety standards.
  • Work to a high standard, enabling plants to achieve planned output.
  • Report any problems to Packing Supervisor
  • Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
  • Support the Supervisors in the introduction and support of any improvement initiatives.
  • Provide a co-ordinated link with all production processes on the line.
  • Minimise Waste and re-cycle all product effectively

Bring your experience

Essential

  • Basic numerical and literacy knowledge
  • Manual dexterity
  • Basic communication skills
  • Basic problem recognition
  • Previous knowledge of manufacturing environment
  • Excellent team working skills

What does the recruitment process consist of?

  • Assessments Workplace English assessment. These should take around 15 - 20 minutes to complete.
  • Interview – 30 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.
  • If you are an internal candidate - depending on your current role, you may not be required to complete the assessment

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

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Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

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Skills

Manual packing
Quality control
Numerical knowledge
Literacy
Manual dexterity
Communication skills
Problem recognition
Manufacturing environment experience
Team working
Housekeeping
Hygiene standards
Waste minimization

Location

Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

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