As a member of the Despatch team, you’ll help to ensure our products reach the correct customer and continue the high quality expected of Avara Foods.
Working Hours
38.50 hours per week
0700-1900/1900-0700

Benefits

• H2 plus sp and H4 plus sp when covering

£12.50 plus £1.23 / £14.06 plus £1.23

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct full daily stock checks.
• Accountable for ensuring stock checks are correct.
• Report all stock to the appropriate departments/management, e.g. Planning &Production Managers.
• Accountable for ensuring system is updated and the data accurately reflects stock held in despatch/chiller.
• To complete all paperwork relevant to the role.
• Ensure product rotation is correct within the area.
• Normal day will be picking orders for customers and loading of trailers when not covering stock controller role

What we are looking for:

• Secondary school qualifications in Maths & English – GCSE or equivalent – essential
• Knowledge of production processes – essential
• Proven effective communication skills and attention to detail– essential
• Proven problem solving skills & ability to be assertive and make decisions- essential
• Proven experience of working on own initiative and organisation skills - desirable
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing – desirable

Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. 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 our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A little about our Hereford site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Hereford is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 2 million birds per week. There are over 1500 talented people employed at our Hereford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. We`ve recently invested £1.2 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
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