Warehouse Operator/Fork Lift Driver
Part of a team responsible for the preparation, storing, and loading of finished goods in line with customer (internal or external) requirements. Operating flexibly across all areas of the Despatch department in line with business and customer demands. Acting in accordance with DS Smith values in every aspect of the role.
Health & Safety
* Accountable for own safety and responsible for the safety of others always by working in compliance with the law, group, and site policies and procedures.
* Using company procedures and systems to highlight, report, and remove any risks to safety or the environment.
* Take part in safety activities with dynamic risk assessments using the T5 methodology. Complete pre-use vehicle and operational machinery checks, identifying defects or routine maintenance requirements.
* Complete 2 safety interaction cards per month.
* Engage with stakeholders and colleagues to ensure their compliance with safety procedures and assist in resolving any issues.
* Complete and record routine safety checks on the equipment and work area, ensuring visual standards are maintained.
Quality and Food Safety
* Ensure all product specifications agreed with internal or external customers are met.
* Always maintain food safety standards.
* Store defective or returned product correctly in the quarantine area and record in WHMS. Rework products requiring processing after QA according to Louth QA Standards and record accordingly.
* Load outbound trailers safely and to standard, completing load integrity sign-off for each load.
Production
* Promote and develop improvement activities related to the finished goods process to increase output, reduce costs, waste, and customer issues.
* Work closely with other departments to meet production and delivery schedules.
* Liaise with the Shift Manager and Despatch Manager to ensure product availability for the next customer, on time and in full.
* Maintain production outputs while ensuring safety and quality.
* Use despatch downtime for housekeeping, machine improvements, and personal development.
* Resource departmental priorities to maintain workflow, encouraging team working to achieve site OTIF.
* Operate the strapper at optimum speed, ensuring safety and product quality.
* Adhere to visual standards and routine cleaning schedules.
* Conduct daily/weekly checks and stocktakes of consumables.
* Perform other tasks related to Despatch Operations as trained.
Waste and Environment
* Minimize general waste.
* Keep waste segregated and switch off unused power sources.
Housekeeping
* Maintain a clean workspace and follow site rules for tools and chemical storage.
* Adhere to departmental visual standards; utilize downtime for area improvements.
Personal Development
* Participate actively in coaching and training programs for continual development.
* Engage with new policies and procedures and stay informed through noticeboards and communications.
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