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Job Title: Bulk Outloader
Location: Portbury, First Ave, Bristol BS20 7XS
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (4on4off, 12 hour shifts, days/nights/weekends)
Reporting to: Production Manager
About The Role
The Shift Warehouse Operative reports directly to the Shift Production Team Manager and is to ensure that the out loading is done efficiently and to the confirmed plan, To ensure they operate in conjunction with shift through loading activity to achieve full utilisation of Finished product bin space, in line with UFAS requirements. Keeping in line with H&S requirements, Working through his Colleagues, to act as a quality auditor at bulk out loading, additionally they will perform warehousing and mill duties as part of the role, this will include packing tote bags, performing raw material and finished product bin surveys, and any other duties that the Shift production team manager requests them to perform.
Job Responsibilities
- Loads wagons on time to the required plan
- Check vehicle before loading to make sure it is ready to be loaded, and are in clean state
- Use of Raw material HGV to replenish Raw materials Ensure Environmental management system is followed and adhered to complying with BS EN ISO 14001/50001
- Ensure their shift is maintained to high level of H&S, and any issues are communicated in a timely manner and actions completed
- Maintain site processes/std in line with the UFAS code of practice
- To act as last line of finish product monitoring to ensure that all feed loaded during his shift meets company /UFAS std’s
- To be able to safely shunt HGV vehicles around company premises, and to operate both loading shovel and forklift as required
- Manage stock in tote bins and ensure these are labelled correctly.
- To ensure that all raw Material loads are sampled and control/maintain sample storage room for raw materials and finished products
- To be a responsible banksman for any lorries tipping Raw Materials into the warehouse bays. Tip CLR remix during their shift.
- Carry out Raw Material and Finished Product bin surveys
- Complete hand tips of premixes Maintain the stocking and cleanliness of the dispensary
- Stock rotation to ensure early dates are utilised effectively and stocks are kept in a presentable manner and in line with UFAS requirements
- Organisation, cleanliness and upkeep of the warehouse and bulk outloading areas
- Replenishment of raw materials using the loading shovel from warehouse to intake.
About ForFarmers
Do you ever stop to wonder where your Sunday morning poached egg came from? Or the milk in your cafè latte? Or what about the sausage and bacon served with full English? It will come as no surprise to you that the animals which produce these products need to eat themselves too. And that’s where ForFarmers comes into the equation.
ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. And that probably sounds a great deal simpler than it actually is. Make no mistake: an awful lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into one of those seemingly simple-looking chunks of animal feed. And these are the kind of things we, as a company, invest a great deal in.
What are the benefits of working for ForFarmers UK?
- Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics)
- On site parking
- Private Medical Insurance
- Generous holiday allowance (35 days inc of bank holidays)
- Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions)
- Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business
- Cycle to work scheme
- B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online
- And much more!
Applications
We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone. To apply for this position please see our website Vacancies | Working at ForFarmers.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.
Please make us aware if your need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
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Wagon Loading & Scheduling – Ensure timely and accurate loading of wagons, checking vehicle readiness and cleanliness.
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Communication – Report issues and collaborate with colleagues and departments to meet the plan.
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Health, Safety & Environment – Maintain high H&S standards and ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 14001/50001.
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Product Quality & Compliance – Ensure all loaded feed meets company and UFAS standards, and drivers comply with requirements.
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Vehicle & Equipment Operations – Safely move HGVs, operate loading equipment, and manage yard loading space.
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Material Handling & Stock Management – Sample raw materials, conduct bin surveys, manage stock rotation, and maintain storage areas.
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Site Cleanliness & Organisation – Maintain warehouse cleanliness, restock dispensary, and oversee CLR remix tipping.
