Packhouse Worker

Job Purpose: To efficiently and safely pack products to Valefresco and customer specifications. Understand and follow Health and Safety guidelines, food safety, hygiene and company policies.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Process raw materials


• Observe carefully product quality in line with Quality Control to ensure it meets customer and company requirements


• Pack product in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines/checklist including:

o Colours
o Labels/packaging
o Product specification
o Weight
o Quality
o Use by date

• Operate all packing machinery in accordance with correct procedures and instructions


• Follow work schedules to maximise team productivity


• Cleaning and sanitising work area, utensils and equipment on a daily basis or as required, Understand, clarify and follow supervisory instructions and directions in accordance with Valefresco policies and procedures found in the Employee Rule Book 2017, Induction documentation and training


• Understand and follow guidelines and instructions from Quality Control (QC)


• Mandatory PPE and food safety and hygiene requirements must be worn/adhered to at ALL times as set out in the Employee Rule Book 2017


• Work with team to ensure product orders are delivered on time and to customer requirements


• Preparation and boxing of orders for despatch to forklift/truck departure (if relevant)


• Completion of final paperwork at end of customer order in preparation for despatch


• Support Field Workers in the field if operationally required
  
  Communication - Be understood by others. Is clear, concise and understandable when talking to others.


• Teamworking - Works effectively with colleagues to complete allocated tasks. Responds positively to requests for help or support. Aware of the need to work together with people in other areas.


• Adaptability - Adapts to changing tasks, responsibilities or work activities as required.