Packaging Assistant

The purpose of this role is to be able to perform a variety of tasks as directed on a day-to-day basis to ensure packing deadlines are met. This role can covers bring the raw material into production lines and take them back to cold store when the production finished Key Responsibilities: •Work together with production team •Responsible for bringing the packaging to the production lines and make sure the right packaging (punnets and trays) is supplied to the right job •Move the pallets’ location to the PH1 •Report to the production manager or area leader if any pallet of the packaging is unsafe to move, this applies to any circumstances •Responsible for updating the pallets location as you move them •Ensure pallets have the correct quantity and traceability barcode before moving them. Report discrepancies to Area /Line Leaders. •Work with the Production Manager /Shifts managers to ensure the daily work plan is covered •Be proactive and assist in the development and portrayal of a strong and cohesive team •Due to the nature of the role ensure you wear protective PPE, including jacket and safety hat (provided by the company). Job involves moving pallets in cold areas •Keep your work area clean and tidy •Be able to work reasonable additional hours during busy periods to assist with the productivity of the Packhouse Knowledge and Skill Requirements: •Good Standard of Maths and English •Ideally extensive experience of food hygiene procedures and health & safety practices •Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines under pressure •Excellent organisational skills •IT Skills: scan guns to be used, and Prophet (our system database) •Ability to multi task and prioritise workload accordingly •Flexible and pro-active to achieve KPI’s •Excellent personal hygiene standards