Despatch Cratewash Operative

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Cratewash / Despatch operative to join our team in Hereford. As a Cratewash operative you will be responsible for achieving hygiene standards in your area and helping the team meet the high standard of hygiene required for Avara Foods.

Working Hours
0700‑1900 / 1900‑0700 – 3 on 2 off / Days & Nights

Compensation
£12.65 per hour plus shift allowance £1.23

• Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelines.
• Meet housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team.
• Comply with food safety and HSE guidelines.
• Support Cratewash duties and site improvements.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to ensure traceability in the event of a process problem or issue.
• Ensure stock is correctly rotated.
• Complete schedule to supply crates and pallets.
• Co‑operate in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards.
• Handle and lift crates averaging 18kg.

• Communication and teamwork (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing (desirable).
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate (desirable).
• Manual Handling training (desirable).
• Pallet Truck Licence (desirable).
• Fork Lift Truck Licence (desirable).

• Good level of numeracy and communication.
• Effective organization and time management.
• Basic Manual Handling and Food Hygiene training.
• Forklift licence.

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well‑known restaurants. We own and manage the entire supply chain, from farms to factory to the customer door – offering a wide range of career functions. Our largest site is in Hereford, employing approximately 1,500 people and processing about 1.9 million birds per week.

After you apply, you will be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site to discuss your application and CV. You will also have the chance to ask questions about the role.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #The Avara Way