Dispatch & Assembly Operative

Dispatch and Assembly Operative

Our Client is a rapidly expanding UK manufacturer of art and crafts materials, specialising in block printing and scraperboard. They export their products all over the world.

They are looking to recruit a Dispatch and Assembly Operative to pick and pack their products. Working as part of a friendly team, the role involves using product code lists to pick and pack art materials. You will ensure paperwork and labelling are included, the correct protective packing materials are used, the correct outer boxes and pallet sizes are used, and liaise with delivery drivers.

The role also includes some assembly work, which involves picking components and packing them into containers.

You will need to be physically fit to carry out the role as it requires manual lifting and stacking of boxes, being on your feet all day, and manually shrink-wrapping pallets.

It is really important that you are a team player and are happy to be flexible about your work as you will be working across several departments. This is a great opportunity to work with different colleagues and learn new skills.

Our client prides themselves on the quality of their products, so it is vital that you have a commitment to high standards of work and customer service, and that you work hard. They trust their staff to ensure that these standards are met, and are always keen to hear ideas for how they could improve.

Job Description

Duties

· Accurately pack orders for shipping ensuring that expectations, including quality and delivery deadlines, are met for each order. This includes lifting boxes of stock from racking and placing into pallet boxes (boxes can weigh up to 20kg).

· Ensure orders are packed correctly within packing specifications, including ensuring relevant paperwork and labelling are included, the correct protective packing material are used, and the correct outer boxes and pallet sizes are used.

Manually shrink-wrap boxes/pallets
Work with other team members and other teams to ensure orders are appropriately prioritised and that orders go out within agreed timeframes
· Move/store parcels waiting for dispatch in an appropriate manner, using a pallet truck as required

· Work with delivery companies to load goods for dispatch using a pallet truck

· Assemble components into final products (e.g. placing tubes of ink into retail packaging) and place into boxes

· Pick and pack products into outer cartons and store in relevant section of the warehouse

Assist with stock counts
Use equipment in line with 'how to' guide and operating manuals
Keep team leader informed of any production and quality issues as they arise
Keep working area tidy and safe
Be a supportive, positive and helpful team member
Adhere to safe ways of working

Person Specification

Essential

Ability to carry out a physically active role - including lifting/moving boxes (weighing up to 20kg), manually shrink-wrapping pallets and being on your feet
Ability to read detailed packing lists and product codes and accurately pick the specified products
Ability to pack cartons and pallets to required standard
Experience of working to high standards of work and customer service
Experience of working in a factory or warehouse
Previous experience of picking and packing
Experience of working to production targets/deadlines
Ability to work quickly and accurately
Ability to follow instructions
Good manual dexterity
Willingness to carry out repetitive work
Experience of working as part of a team
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good verbal communication skills
Awareness of Health and Safety

Desirable

Experience of using a forktlift or willingness to undertake forklift training

Working Hours

8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

Would consider 8am - 3pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits

£12 per hour
23 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 2 years
Paid 15 minute morning break, half hour unpaid lunch break
Pension scheme
Free tea and coffee
Staff Discount