Despatch Operative (Packing)

Job Summary

To prepare parts for shipment as per order book/customer requirements.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• Always maintain and practice a high standard of Health and Safety adopting FSG Standards.
• Ensure departmental housekeeping is maintained to a high standard and the 5s philosophy is driven.
• Methodically work with a safe and conscientious approach, protecting yourself and others within the facility to ensure that your job requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner.

Packing (Primary Role)

• Retrieve packing information from Despatch Office.
• Find correct parts for packing by matching up with packing information.
• Lay parts out on table ready for checking.
• Cross reference parts with TD4 document for instructions of how to pack parts e.g. box sizes, quantities and what packaging to use inside the box.
• Check material of parts against the route using a Niton gun.
• All information marked on the parts is to be checked and verified to ensure information is correct, e.g. part number, quantity, serial numbers etc.
• Pack parts as per TD4 to make sure they will not be damaged in transit.
• Weigh box and complete paperwork and then pass all information to despatch to arrange transport.
• Cross-train in other roles within Despatch and Inspection.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Mark Up (Secondary Role)

• Check sufficient paperwork matches and is at hand before starting to mark pieces.
• Check part number, work order, qty etc matches the parts.
• Locate drawing for part on Q-pulse to determine the correct marking location.
• Generate and print the serial numbers required using Tropos.
• Select correct part marking program or alter / set up new program if required.
• Print labels off and ensure all the correct information is on the labels and matches the route pack.
• Moving parts onto next operation of the route when marked up using FLT.
• Cross-train in other roles within Despatch and Inspection.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

The Applicant

• Desirable: FLT Licence, Crane Licence.

Personal Qualities

• Assertive approach, able to communicate at all levels and in varying situations.
• Positive outlook and determined, can-do attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer literate.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.
• Organised, methodical and logical approach.
• Results driven and focused.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration and Commitment.