Yard Operative

Overview

Dunbia West Devon are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Yard Operative who takes pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean, safe and well-maintained. If you enjoy working outdoors and like a role where no two days feel the same, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Support other team members within the department
• Be responsible for keeping the yard tidy and take deliveries to the relevant department
• Some associated duties in other departments when required
• Ensure cleanliness and promote and maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards
• Remove crates/pallets from outside shop and bring to the yard
• Operate a forklift to empty bins into skips, load and unload lorries
• Store and supply production with clean bins, trays and pallets
• Remove bins and pallets of crates and packaging/ingredients from incoming lorries
• Maintain the yard area and ensure it is kept clean and tidy
• Wash plastic pallets / bring to cold store when required
• Sort out stacks of blue and white pallets and sort
• Make sure crate store is full of crates for production next day
• Ensuring external doors are kept closed at all times when not in use
• Maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Someone dependable with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Able to follow health and safety procedures
• A Current Forklift license is desired, although not essential as training will be provided
• Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team striving to achieve high levels of customer service
• Good communication skills are essential

Shift - Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm

Hourly rate - £14.03

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.