Overview of role
Job Profile: Despatch Operative
Location: Allied Bakeries Stoke
Hours: 2 days 2 nights – 4 on 4 off pattern (Days 07:00 – 19:00. Nights 19:00 – 07:00)
Salary: £30,914.80
Join Our Team
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Logistics Team at Allied Bakeries
As Despatch Operative, it is your responsibility to ensure our orders are despatched in an accurate and timely manner with minimum damage whilst maintaining a safety-first approach. You'll achieve this through product receipt, loading and unloading of vehicles, order picking, and product allocation.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities:
Demonstrate the 'Safety First' approach at all times. Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM's to target Zero Harm.
Follow instructions, training, procedures and guidelines as set out by the site/department.
Demonstrate a flexible approach when moving between the various tasks within the despatch operation, including order picking, decanting, loading, unloading and product control; being open and willing to learn and develop new skills.
Achieve the performance targets set; measured by the WMS and other supporting systems and measures.
Drive their personal development, ensuring their knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can do attitude to their work, reflecting the Company's Values at all times.
Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a 'clean as you go approach' at all times.
Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.
What We're Looking For:
Experience in a warehouse environment, preferably FMCG, with high standards, good attention to detail and a willingness to work to rigorous procedures.
Experience with FLT (Essential).External FLT licenses (desirable).
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as computer literate.
Conscientious and flexible in your approach to work, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Must have a strong customer and quality focus.