Packaging Operatives (Days)

Prepworld are looking for a Packaging Operative on Days

Main Duties:

• Moving of pallets/stock around the warehouse in a safe and controlled manner.
• Unload delivery vehicles that arrive on site in a safe and controlled manner following all intake processes.
• To drive and handle all MHE equipment in a respectful, controlled, and safe manner ensuring all start up documents are filled in correctly.
• Pick and supply packaging in advance according to the daily packaging plans and supply to the airlock room in preparation for production following the traceability and barrier control procedures.
• Top up print room with labels daily following the Kan Ban system in place.
• Work the airlock room and issue packaging to the production high care when requested following the issuing/receiving procedure.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, tidy, and organised always.
• Provide accurate packaging stock counts of all packaging SKU’s.
• Notify of any delivery discrepancies to the area Supervisor/Team Leader
• Take ownership of delivery notes and ensure these are signed and passed onto the area Supervisor/Team leader.
• Organise stock in the stores in a clear and logical way and ensure all internal codes have been applied correctly with the correct information.
• All intake procedures including stock Putaway
• Check and accurately update stock inventory lists.
• Understand how to read the packaging plans/Bill of material to identify correct stocks needed for production.
• Follow instructions, undertaking any requests by all Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Line Managers.
• Understand the differences between Current, new, and redundant stocks and why segregation of these is important.
• Develop knowledge of all packaging SKU’s
• Always work with H&S at the forefront of your mind.
• Ability to learn new IT and work systems.
• Ability to track deliveries against delivery schedules to include confirming deliveries that have come in and highlighting deliveries that haven't.
• Understanding of redundant packaging stocks.
• Understand technical requirements.

Other Role Requirements:

• The role involves manual handling duties.
• Good written and verbal English and numeracy abilities
• The role requires the use of a PPT (Powered pump truck)
• The role requires the use of a MPT (Manual pump truck)
• The role requires some use of an FLT (Counterbalance) – not essential as this will not solely be the role.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions/requests.
• On occasions due to business needs you may be deployed to work in other areas.

Who we are looking for:

• Prior knowledge of warehouse/stock work is advantageous.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and attendance record.
• Valid/date FLT certification
• Good level of English communication skills (Speaking and Writing and Listening).
• Good numeracy skills.
• Possess a solution-based mindset.
• Flexibility to work OT is preferred.

What we provide in return:

• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• Free, on site parking with electric charge points
• Staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• Fruit pots on Wednesdays
• A supportive team

Days and hours of work:

05:00 - 17:00 (Day shift)

Pay:Starting at £12.20, rising through to £13.30 after full training and development.