Wholesale Packer

Location: On site / Yetminster, Sherborne, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing General Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe's leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

You will be working as an important team player within the production team. Contributing to meeting all customers and site specifications regarding the packing of all products. You will be part of a fast paced and proactive team member.

Position

Wholesale Packer

Hours

Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5.00pm including 2 x 30-minute breaks

Reporting to

Wholesale Supervisor

• Competitive Salary (On application)
• Free parking on site
• Possibility of a permanent contract
• Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
• Prayer Room on site
• Monday to Friday working

The role involves:

• Carry out final check of packed products to ensure item packed is correct and weight specified match customer order
• At end of shift ensure work area is tidy and clear
• Ensure customer internal and external company and site compliance
• Always comply with company policy and procedure on safe food handling and hygiene
• Report any accidents/absences are reported in line with site reporting procedures
• Carry out all tasks in a safe manner in accordance with attached H&S responsibilities
• You have a relentless drive to succeed

Skills

• Able to work under own initiative
• Be a team player
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE
• General operative tasks require a substantial amount of physical ability must be physically fit.
• Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English