LEAD INFORMATION
Job Title – Packing Operative
Site location – St Helens
Responsible to – Production Manager
Purpose of the role – Responsible for a wide array of packing tasks across a large production facility including packing finished timber products, preparing orders for dispatch, quality checking, labelling, stacking and supporting site in any means possible.
Client brief – Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.
KEY INFORMATION
Reason for vacancy – Increased demand
Contract – Temp to perm
Hourly Rate – £12.71ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role – The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to -
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Packing finished timber products safely and efficiently in line with site requirements and health and safety guidelines at all times.
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Preparing, wrapping, stacking and securing finished products ready for storage and dispatch.
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Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards.
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Ensuring products are correctly packed, labelled and prepared in accordance with customer order requirements.
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Reporting any damaged products, packing issues or quality faults to management.
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Supporting the production team with moving, loading and unloading finished products as required.
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Ensuring packing stations and surrounding production areas are kept safe, tidy and clear of debris.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
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Previous packing or production operative experience (ideally in timber industry).
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Previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or packing environment is highly advantageous but not essential.
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Good attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and ensure packing standards are maintained.
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Ability to carry out manual handling duties and work efficiently as part of a busy production team.
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Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential.
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A reliable, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the business is essential
