Distribution Operative

3 months ago

Portlethen, United Kingdom Kepak Group Full time

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.


Kepak McIntosh Donald are looking for a Distribution Operative to join our team.

Working Pattern: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (with 2x 30mins break)

Starting Pay Rate: £11.44/h and up to £13.52/h depending on experience.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the day-to-day receipt, storage, and distribution within the company’s centralised distribution centre.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance with company/client quality specifications
  • Safe and effective handling of products in accordance with their characteristics
  • Dealing with the receipt of meat products from production
  • Checking of products against relevant documentation
  • Ensuring the storeroom operates efficiently and effectively
  • Carrying out stock rotation
  • Preparation of products for despatch
  • Completion of relevant documentation accurately and legibly
  • Effectively operate company’s computerised system
  • Loading of products for despatch
  • Complying with Company’s health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
  • Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet targets
  • Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary

Requirements

  • Experience working in a similar warehouse or material management environment beneficial
  • Manual handling ability and awareness
  • Forklift, Electric Pallet Truck (EPT), and/or Reach Truck licences beneficial
  • Able to communicate in English in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
  • Ability to work in chilled and cold store environments
  • Flexibility to meet daily/weekly distribution targets
  • Consistent approach and strong work ethic
  • Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Adaptable to change and operational demands

Benefits

  • Competency based rate of pay starting from £11.44/h and up to £13.52/h depending on experience and qualifications
  • Standard working week is Monday to Friday, 40hrs/week, 8:30am-5:30pm (with 2 x 30mins break)
  • Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week
  • 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
  • 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
  • Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
  • Discounts in well known retailers
  • Values awards program
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Pension plans
  • Life assurance

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