Despatch Operator

Reporting to the Transport Team Leaders, Despatch Operatives are responsible for the palletisation, loading and unloading of deliveries within a warehouse environment. Utilising computer and scanning equipment, the despatch team will ensure product movements are correctly recorded.

Despatch Operative

Burscough Packaging Division

Competitive salary £26564.58 + excellent benefits

12 hours shifts (2 days, 2 nights) 4 on, 4 off

Our story

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services worldwide. Over the past 80 years our organisation has grown dramatically, as have our services and areas of expertise.

Our story can be traced back to the box-making business started by the Smith Family in East London in the 1940s. During the next half a century we grew our reputation for quality engineering and a dedication to our customers. As we grew our scale, we grew our capabilities - adding papermaking and recycling so we could view our customers’ challenges in the whole and not just one part. In recent times, our business has experienced rapid growth, as well as acquiring businesses across Europe and in North America. This growth saw us become one of the largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Our vision “To be the leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions” serves us well. We are proud of the progress we have made and the growth we have

What the role will involve

Despatch Operators are responsible for ensuring that all products received from manufacturing and external suppliers are correctly palletised and loaded in the most effective way to ensure maximum trailer utilisation. With a team working ‘can do’ attitude, Despatch Operatives will maintain close communication with the Transport Team Leader to ensure efficient processing to prevent take off lines backing up.
- Work safely at all times in accordance with company policy on Health and Safety.
- Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner with regard to yourself and other personnel.
- Comply with DS Smith quality standards, processes and Quality.
- Operate the Reach truck (Reach training can be provided) forklift truck and other operations in accordance with site processes.
- Look for improvement opportunities for self, process and equipment.

Our Despatch Operatives are required to:

- Hold a Counter-Balance & Reach FLT Licence (Reach training can be provided)
- Have a proven ability to work in a busy environment.
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and be flexible with overtime requests.