At a Glance
- Tasks: Pick and manage customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Company: Join BV Dairy, a leading British dairy co-operative with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, company events, pension scheme, and free parking.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth and skill development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the dairy industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in production is a plus; a positive attitude is essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.48 - 13.48 £ per hour.
BV Dairy is a manufacturer of specialist dairy produce, established in 1958 in Shaftesbury, Dorset. In 2024 we joined the First Milk group – a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative. You can find our products in most supermarkets across the whole of the UK.
We welcome applications from everyone. We are looking for a Warehouse Operative.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 06:00 – 18:00
Salary: £13.48 per hour – £29,440 per year
Responsibilities:
- To accurately pick customer orders controlling quality and quantity of products and pallets.
- To manage intake/picking of Fruit Prep.
- To control tension of wrapping and confirm within weight tolerances of picked pallets, using judgement/experience to ensure pallet stability.
- Load lorries in a safe manner, ensuring pallets are stable and not damaged.
- Complete compliance paperwork and deal with issues that arise.
- To receive product from Coldstore, quality check and move to Chillstore locations using Epicor scanner.
- To move HGV vehicles around the yard before and after loading with health and safety considerations a priority at all times, employing a banksman to help with maneuvers as required.
- Deal with all stock issues e.g. shortages, quality issues etc. as soon as known.
- Unload returnable packaging from BV vehicles or remove from Chillstore using the shunters/HGVs and store in designated area of yard.
- Load any crates or cages onto shunter and take to Packstore as required and remove rubbish from this area, again using the Shunter.
- Check all fridges are connected correctly on BV vehicles and are working after loading.
Skills:
- Ideally experience in working in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to understand food safety practices and health and safety, for which you will be given in-house training.
- Food industry experience would be a plus.
- We expect you to be a good team player, have a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach.
- This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, contributing to operational excellence while developing their skills further.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Warehouse Operative – Days in Shaftesbury employer: BV Dairy
BV Dairy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual growth. Located in the picturesque town of Shaftesbury, Dorset, employees benefit from competitive pay, a comprehensive pension scheme, and various perks such as free parking and company events. With a commitment to training and development, BV Dairy provides a rewarding environment for Warehouse Operatives to thrive in a fast-paced setting while contributing to the success of a farmer-owned cooperative.
