Despatch Operative - Permanent Role
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Elsham, near Brigg
£29,309 + Overtime + Quarterly Bonus
4 on / 4 off shifts (2 days / 2 nights)
We're recruiting for a Despatch Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business supplying packaging solutions into the healthcare sector.
This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability within a growing business. The company is looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a reliable attitude, and previous warehouse, despatch or forklift operating experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
What you'll be doing:
Accurately picking orders following picking lists and preparing goods for delivery
Completing manual goods in/out documentation accurately
Identifying materials correctly using labels and job specifications
Receiving deliveries and distributing materials to the correct departments
Following receiving inspection plans to ensure quality standards are met
Completing and distributing despatch paperwork and documentation accurately
Safely operating counterbalance and reach forklift trucks, pallet trucks and other handling equipment
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and safety across the department
Participating in stock inventory checks as required
Wrapping reels to customer and product specifications
Transferring finished products onto shipping pallets using the pallet invertor
Operating the core cutter machine to cut cores as required
Supporting waste management activities and ensuring skips are removed promptly
Removing litter and manufacturing waste from designated areas across the plant
Moving and disposing of materials safely and correctly as instructed
Following cleaning schedules using the ride-on sweeper throughout the factory
Loading and unloading transport vehicles safely and efficiently
What we're looking for:
Previous warehouse, despatch or manufacturing experience
Valid counterbalance and/or reach forklift truck experience preferred
A reliable attitude with a positive approach to work and teamwork
Good awareness of health & safety and quality standards
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing paperwork and picking orders
Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and production targets
Own transport due to site location
What's in it for you?
Permanent full-time opportunity
Overtime opportunities available
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Occupational health support
Employee benefits and discounts platform
Long-term stability within a growing manufacturing business
Supportive team environment and ongoing training opportunities
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