Despatch Operative in Stowmarket

Join Our Team at Muntons: Maltings Despatch Operator

Are you ready to take on a vital role in ensuring timely and in specification bulk despatches at one of the industry’s leading malt production sites? At Muntons, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our maltings team at our Stowmarket site, where you’ll play a crucial role. This is more than just a despatch job; it’s a chance to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic and diverse work environment.

A little bit about us: Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for over 100 years. We are passionate about malt, malted ingredients and sustainability; being the leaders in our field we are over halfway to meeting or beating our net zero carbon target by 2050.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate the plant and equipment used for malt despatch and malt movements whilst working in compliance with Company policy on health & safety, food safety, environmental issues, and other relevant standards.
• Maintain the plant hygiene levels, records and cleaning schedules.
• Carry out the transfer of malt between silos.
• Perform necessary checks quality procedures to ensure the suitability of shipping containers and vehicles for the loading of malt.
• Fill multiple 20 and/or 40 shipping containers with malt for overseas customers.
• Fill bulk vehicles with malt for shipment to UK customers.
• Assist in ensuring continued compliance with current standards and work with the team towards the achievement of any new standard required.
• Assist other departments as requested.

Key skills required:

• Follow site rules.
• Takes personal responsibility.
• Absorb geographical knowledge of all site and equipment.
• Basic understanding of plant across the site.
• Understand site priorities for tasks to minimise downtime and maintain quality.
• Competent in basic operational tasks, transfers, hygiene, plant equipment and standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Fully understand paperwork and sign off as required.
• Understand and follow all site Health & Safety rules and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to a range of tasks and work situations.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency of the operations of the site.
• Communicate all relevant information in a professional manner.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Has enthusiasm and commitment, is reliable and dependable.
• Agree and execute the KPIs set by the line manager.
• Willing and able to use plant operating systems.
• Participate in training and provide support to new team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-Starter: Someone who can follow instructions but also uses their initiative to get the job done.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable operating various cleaning equipment.
• Safety Conscious: Able to consistently achieve and maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Adaptable: Willing to work in a variety of conditions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reviewed annually.
• Performance Bonus: A company profit-based bonus.
• Pension Plan: We contribute 5% to your pension.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we believe in investing in our people and creating a supportive, rewarding work environment. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow your skills in a stable, thriving company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of a team that values quality, safety, and teamwork!