At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate fork-lift trucks and manage warehouse activities safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join DS Smith, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy subsidised canteen, employee discounts, and enhanced leave options.
- Other info: Flexible 12-hour shifts with opportunities for career growth in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team driving positive change in the packaging industry.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a willingness to learn and work hard.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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 through Perkz
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- 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 30 different countries, proudly employing over 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.
Despatch Technician L1 in Fordham employer: DS Smith Europe
As a Quality and Technical Lead in our Packaging Division, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development while working closely with international teams. Located in a vibrant region, we provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly impact our commitment to quality excellence and sustainability.
