Job Overview
BV Dairy is a manufacture of specialist dairy produce, established 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
To strengthen our warehouse team, we are looking for a Warehouse Operative
Shift Pattern – 4on 4off, , 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/HGV’s 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 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
Employee discount
Free parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
