At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate fork-lift trucks and manage warehouse activities to ensure smooth product flow.
- Company: Join DS Smith, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Enjoy subsidised canteen, company pension, employee discounts, and enhanced leave.
- Other info: Flexible 12-hour shifts with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving positive change in the packaging industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse operations and a commitment to health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The DS Smith Warehouse team are a dynamic and skilled mix of professionals who focus on delivering machine products, 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 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.
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. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
Despatch Technician in Wales employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation. Our Despatch Technicians play a crucial role in our success, benefiting from competitive perks such as a subsidised canteen, enhanced leave policies, and opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable packaging solutions. Located in Fordham, Newmarket, our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where their contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it a truly fulfilling place to work.
Contact Details:
DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED Recruitment Team
