Who we are:
Based in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, Wilson’s Country Ltd specialises in pre-packed, peeled and processed potatoes.
We supply food retailers, caterers and food processing companies with a range of products, offering quality, taste, full traceability and value for money.
Due to our continued success and business growth we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as adispatch operative.
PART TIME – working hours can be discussed at interview but will include either Saturday or Sunday or both days.
Saturday’s working hours are usually 7.00am-4.00pm.
Sunday’s working hours are usually 10:30am-5.00pm
There may be opportunities for overtime depending on the business needs.
Our basic pay rate £13.34 per hour.
The successful applicant will work in a despatch team, collating orders and loading trailers and will also be responsible for receiving customer orders and arranging hauliers on Sundays. The main tasks of the role include:
- Entering label details, printing labels and labelling goods
- Picking orders
- Building and wrapping pallets as necessary
- Stock rotation
- Loading trailers
- Printing despatch dockets and any necessary despatch paperwork
- Accurately calculating figures, recording information, data entry and using a handheld scanner;
- Manual handling activities
- Receiving and processing customer orders
- Liaising with haulier and monitoring proof of delivery dockets
For those interested in progressing, opportunities to develop and learn new skills are available.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a good basic standard of literacy and numerical skills
- Are able to work accurately and with attention to detail in a fast-paced working environment
- Have a good general awareness of food hygiene, health & safety and quality aspects
- Have good communication and organisational skills and are able to work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team
- Prepared to use a hand held scanner and enter data (full training provided)
- Relevant experience in despatch or warehouse
- Counterbalance and/or electric power pallet truck licence/certificate (obtained within last 3 years)
- Must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Successful applicants will be offered:
- £13.34 per hour
- Shift allowance for evening shift (£10/shift worked)
- 33 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time)
- Full training and opportunities for career progression
- Life Assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Employee initiatives
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Recognition Scheme
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Weekend Dispatch Operative in Craigavon employer: Wilson's Country Limited
Wilson's Country Limited is an exceptional employer located in Craigavon, offering a dynamic work environment where teamwork and quality are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, ensuring that our Production Operatives thrive in their roles while contributing to the success of our convenience department. Join us for a rewarding career in food manufacturing, where your efforts are valued and recognised.
