Despatch Operative

COMPANY NAME:

Specdrum Ltd

JOB TITLE:

Despatch Operative

REPORTS TO:

Despatch Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE:

To prepare goods for despatch and undertake loading/unloading of lorries to meet customer’s delivery requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To prepare goods for despatch according to Pick List issued by supervisor.
• To check customer technical drawing on company server before completing necessary pre-despatch quality checks to ensure pulleys are correct.
• To organise goods onto pallets/stillages, package and ensure correct labelling.
• To arrange stock according to product and customer.
• To ensure stock goods are stored in correct location and are easy accessible.
• To alert supervisor to any stock problems or quality issues with goods.
• To ensure goods are ready for despatch to meet delivery targets.
• To maintain work equipment and a safe and well organised workstation.
• To complete daily safety checks to ensure work equipment is in good working order.
• To work in accordance with relevant risk assessments and safe systems of work, as per Health & Safety training and instruction.
• To follow instructions provided by supervisor.
• To comply with company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties, within reason and capability, as agreed with the Production Manager / Supervisor

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications/Attainments

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Valid Forklift Truck licence

Relevant Experience / Knowledge

• Previous experience of working in a stores and warehousing environment
• Ability to read technical drawings

Skills and Competencies

• A strong work ethic
• Operational use of Cranes, Abrasive Wheels, Air & Hand Tools
• Ability to use measuring tools

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)
• Forklift: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person