Despatch Production Operative

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Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Ensuring stock is accurate in Main and external warehouses preventing shorts / lates to customers and stock obsolescence

Arranging and reconciling stock takes, carrying out perpetual stock takes

Ensuring stock is in saleable condition

Pro-active control of current and expected stock levels

Understanding loading discrepancies and reconciling system / paperwork accordingly

Communicating issues within Despatch to appropriate departments

Control and monitoring of quarantine area and query warehouses

Conducting behavioural audits of Main Warehouse and Despatch to ensure Health and Safety best practices are being followed

Monitoring productivity levels within Despatch

Pallet and top board administration

Identifying maintenance requirements within area

Coordinating fork-lift truck maintenance

Monitoring cleanliness of Main Warehouse and Despatch

All other reasonable duties

The ideal candidate will be:

Minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Able to prioritise workload to achieve deadlines

A good team player able to work as part of a crew and on their own

Self-motivated

Have good attention to detail

Good computer skills – ability to learn new systems including Cobis

Appreciation and understanding of customer requirements

Knowledge of key processes within the general operation and Logistics

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to work well within various teams

FLT Licence holder

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support for you and your family

Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or identify a suitable candidate before the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to ensure it is considered.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job