Despatch Operative

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.

Job Purpose

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 Shift Managers or your 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Safety Equipment

A minimum of safety glasses, safety boots and protective clothing to be worn within the production areas. 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