The DS Smith Warehouse team are a dynamic and skilled mix of professionals who focus on delivering machine products, delivering on operational targets and performance whilst working to delight our customers by showcasing our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions - The Despatch team are fundamental to our business success, one of our biggest departments and filled with highly skilled, highly experienced individuals!
Key Responsibilities
- Fork-Lift Truck Operations
- Ensure all activities within the warehouse (and external stores) are carried out in line with current Health & Safety SSOW and policies
- Ensure product received from manufacturing is correctly palletised through to the take-off lines.
- Ensure that machine supplies are managed to their correct levels to minimise any machine downtime.
- Ensure take-off lines do not back-up through effective movement of product to the loading bays or warehouse.
- Correct use of IRF scanning systems to ensure product movements are correctly recorded.
- Allowing for customer restrictions, load trailers in the most effective way to maximise trailer utilisation.
- Support manufactured volume flow through effective post-manufacturing process controls to deliver product on-time in-full to the customer.
Benefits
- Subsidised canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- ShareSave Scheme
- Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps
- Annual health assessments
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
Location:
- Fordham, Newmarket on a 12 hour shift pattern, days & nights rotation starting either 06:00 or 18:00.
About us
We’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30different countries, proudly employingover 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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Despatch Technician in Fordham employer: DS Smith Europe
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid role as an Assistant Company Secretary allows you to thrive in a supportive culture that prioritises governance excellence while providing ample opportunities for professional growth. With competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll be part of a global leader dedicated to sustainable solutions and making a positive impact.
