Despatch Operative
Indexed description
Reports To
Production Team Leader
Job Purpose
This is an AM shift role.
By operating in an efficient manner, contribute to the achievement of the production targets as set out in the capacity plan, and other targets as set by the Production Team Leader.
- To collate, palletise, wrap and label finished goods and raw materials
- Present and load goods onto appropriately checked vehicles
- Ensure excellent hygiene is maintained throughout the facility.
- Count and organise packaging required.
- Ensure every raw material and every customer order is packed and labelled correctly following procedures and ensuring each order leaves on time.
- Check vehicle and driver credentials to ensure we met all statutory and company requirements.
- Comply with IMDG ADR and IATA requirements, completing all documentation as required.
- Communicate and liaise with Shipping as required
- Organise the packaging, yard and storage to ensure excellent hygiene and housekeeping
- Ensure FLT trucks are checked before use, and charged as per requirements and company policy
- Work as a member of the production team and contribute to the goals and objectives of that team, as communicated by your Team Leader, or the Shift Manager.
- Prevention of contamination by ensuring all equipment used is clean and dry and hygiene duties
- Reductions of the risk of injury by ensuring all work areas are clean, tidy and safe.
- You are responsible for your own and your colleague’s safety.
- Operation of the FIFO system, and report any spillage or compounding errors, to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Any other duties as requested, providing you are adequately trained and provided with required PPE.
Any other PPE as recommended depending on the task being undertaken and as specified in the relevant SOP’s.
Communication
Report all dangers identified within the workplace to your Team Leader, Shift Manager or the Health and Safety Manager.
Report all problems encountered that will stop production of a batch to your Team Leader or the Shift Manager.
Report any compounding errors to your Shift Manager or the Quality Control department.
Report any spillage of materials to your Team leader or the Stock Controller.
Communicate any information designated in Key Responsibilities above.
Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and that additional duties may be required, from time to time, as necessary.
Skills And Attributes Required
Qualification
Good English comprehension and mathematics
Skills And Knowledge
- Enthusiastic team player and keen to learn
- Excellent self-motivation with the ability to work on one’s own
- Health, Safety & Environmental enthusiasm to ensure own and others safety.
- Good IT skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX will be an advantage
- Excellent Numeracy & communication skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail
- Good time management
- FLT License
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.
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