Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals for Warehouse Team Member roles at MDC. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced distribution environment managing the inbound and outbound of finished goods.

It is for this reason that we provide Warehouse employees with smart uniforms once completed the six month probationary period. You will be issued relevant PPE at induction and we will expect you to wear this at all times.

What will be your key deliverables?

• 2 weeks training when you join – FLT / Counterbalance/ VNA / PPT

• Report all accidents and near misses.

• Offloading finished goods and packaging into the Warehouse

• Loading finished goods onto trailers

• Picking product from pick-face

• Use of an FLT/Counterbalance/PPT/VNA

• Accurate receipt of stock and inputting into WMS system.

• Maximise Warehouse efficiency whilst minimising waste.

• Ensure the efficient operation of the Warehouse whilst carrying out quality inspections and maintaining a safe working environment.

• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained to the highest of levels.

• Supporting the business with the generation of any improvement Initiatives.

Bring your experience

Essential

The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic team and be able to perform the various roles required. They must have a ‘can do’ attitude and positive approach and help maintain the high standards required in distribution activities.

Desirable

FLT Licence experience is desirable but not essential. All training will be provided – you will be considered with/without an FLT licence.

Shift Pattern

Warehouse Annualised hours – 8 week rotating shift pattern

• 2 weeks – Mornings - Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

• 2 weeks – Afternoons – 1st week Sunday 10am – 8pm and 2pm – 10pm Monday – Friday. 2nd week – Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm

• 2 weeks - Nights - Sunday 8pm-6am and then Monday - Friday 10pm-6am                    

• 2 weeks - Weekends - Saturday 6am-4pm, Sunday 10am-8pm        

Reserves hours are paid back in either 4 hour or 7.5 hour slots.

When working 6-2, you will be asked to work 1 or 2, 12 hour shifts per week (6am-6pm). When working 2-10, you will be asked to work 1 or 2, 12hrs shifts per week (10am-10pm).

When working nights you will be asked to work 1 or 2, 12 hour shifts per week ( 6pm-6am). When on weekends you will be asked to work 1 or 2, 7.5 hour shifts per week, these full shifts could be on either 6-2/2-10/nights.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.