Nicholas Yates

• Production Line Operations: Working on the production line, which includes operating machinery, handling, and organizing production materials.
• Product Quality Control: Conducting visual inspections and adhering to food manufacturing safety and quality standards to ensure high-quality products.
• Process Efficiency: Supporting the delivery of the site production plan, minimizing waste, and supporting Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Equipment Setup: Assisting with production setup changes and ensuring machinery runs efficiently.
• Data Recording: Collecting and logging production data, often using software systems like SAP.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleaning production equipment, including working with cleaning chemicals.
• Reporting & Compliance: Reporting any issues in the production area and following all health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Replenishment & Put Away: Moving goods from Goods-In to designated storage locations to keep pick faces filled.
• Unloading & Breaking Down Deliveries: Unloading incoming stock from HGVs and LCVs and breaking them down into relevant units of measure.
• Returns Handling: Unloading returning HGVs (totes, pallets, cages, fridges, and returned stock) from depots.
• Picking Orders: Assisting with picking bulk orders.
• System Tracking: Inputting information onto the computer system (e.g., KiSoft or IFS) for stock traceability.
• Compliance & Hygiene: Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining a "clean as you go" approach, particularly in specialized areas like pharmaceutical fridges.