Despatch Operative

The Role

Reporting to the Despatch Cell Leaders and working with the Cell Coordinators, you will be required to provide a safe and efficient service, overseeing the despatch of goods to meet customer requirements.

Main responsibilities and duties will include:

• Strict adherence and cooperation with all company policies and instructions regarding Health and Safety, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons affected by your activities
• Loading all customer deliveries to Loading Card Instructions / WMS in order to optimise the volume of loads
• Picking into lanes
• Servicing the Production Department by removing all finished product from the Production area in order to maximize available space and minimise downtime
• Providing packaging consumables for the Production Department
• Unloading deliveries for Despatch department in a safe and efficient manner taking into account the need to free up bays for loading
• Carrying out pre-checklist for forklift, shunter and pallet truck, completing documentation and reporting any faults to ensure trucks are maintained in optimum condition by adhering to schedules and checklists

Hours of Work

•12-hour continental day shifts, 0700-1900

Essential Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be short-listed, candidates must ensure that they clearly state on their application form, how they meet the following criteria;

• Previous warehouse experience gained in a similar high volume manufacturing environment
• Current & valid Reach truck licence with at least 1 years’ recent driving experience
• IT literate with experience using WMS 
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety 
• Good standard of education, must be numerate & literate

Desirable Shortlisting Criteria

• Current & valid Counter Balance Licence
• Pallet Truck training and experience
• Shunter Licence

Those wishing to apply for this position, should apply online by visiting:
https://huhtamaki.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: Friday 3rd January, 2025. 5pm.