Warehouse Operative

Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join the team.

Location: Lazonby, Cumbria

Salary: : £12.02 - £15.03 per hour, plus 25% overtime rates

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday working 9:00am – 5.15 (Occasional Saturday Work)

Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith Locations

About Us:

We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. We produce baked goods for retail and food service. We operate two bakeries: a conventional Bakery and a dedicated Gluten, Wheat and Milk Free Bakery avoiding 12 out of the 14 notifiable allergens.

We specialise in cake and sweet pastry tart products and supply all the major UK retailers with ambient Free from Ranges and a number of the leading Coffee Shop Chains with ambient and frozen ranges.

Our Values:

We guide our business by three core values in which we encourage all our employees to live by:

- Family: To maintain our ethos of supporting each other as one team and nurturing talent to produce baked goods that we would be proud to serve to our own families

- Innovation: To spot the latest trends in our industry before they happen and encourage open creativity and blue sky thinking within all of our team

- Quality: We pride ourselves on working with the best suppliers for our ingredients and have achieved the highest BRC accreditation grade of AA. We are RSPO Accredited, Vegan Society approved, and Coeliac society approved

Warehouse Operative – Key Responsibilities:

Preparing Ingredient Materials:

- Accurately measure and prepare ingredient materials according to production schedules

- Ensure all ingredients meet quality standards and are free from contamination

- Label and document all prepared materials appropriately

Preparing Packaging Materials:

- Select and prepare packaging materials required for production runs

- Ensure packaging materials are in good condition and meet the specifications for the products being packaged

- Maintain an organised inventory of packaging supplies

Supporting Production Units:

- Deliver prepared ingredients and packaging materials to the appropriate production units in a timely manner

- Assist with the setup and breakdown of production lines as needed

- Communicate effectively with production staff to ensure materials are delivered as required

Inventory Management:

- Track and record inventory levels of ingredients and packaging materials

- Conduct regular stock checks and report any discrepancies

Maintaining Cleanliness and Safety:

- Keep the warehouse area clean, organised, and free of hazards

- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

- Use equipment and machinery safely and responsibly

Warehouse Operative – You:

- Good organisational and time management skills

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- Basic understanding of inventory management principles

- Ability to lift and move heavy items as required

- Forklift driving (training will be provided)

Warehouse Operative – Benefits:

- Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300

- 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays

- Company Sick Pay

- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured (inc. employer discounts at other top brands

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee

- Free onsite parking

- Discounted cakes

- Discounted Gym memberships (Penrith/ Appleby/ Carlisle)

Application Process:

If successful, we will conduct pre-employment checks, including verifying your right to work in the UK.

Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities and is an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and accept job applications in various formats.

As a family business, we value our people and offer flexible shifts to suit different needs. If you have the skills and passion to join us, please get in touch.

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