Packaging Operative

Prepworld are loking for a **Packaging Operative**, in our packaging warehouse on Day shift.

**Duties**:

- Moving of pallets/stock around the warehouse in a safe and controlled manner.
- Unload delivery vehicles that arrive on site in a safe and controlled manner following all intake processes.
- To drive and handle all MHE equipment in a respectful, controlled, and safe manner ensuring all start up documents are filled in correctly.
- Pick and supply packaging in advance according to the daily packaging plans and supply to the airlock room in preparation for production following the traceability and barrier control procedures.
- Top up print room with labels daily following the Kan Ban system in place.
- Work the airlock room and issue packaging to the production high care when requested following the issuing/receiving procedure.
- Ensure the warehouse is clean, tidy, and organised always.
- Provide accurate packaging stock counts of all packaging SKU’s.
- Notify of any delivery discrepancies to the area Supervisor/Team Leader
- Take ownership of delivery notes and ensure these are signed and passed onto the area Supervisor/Team leader.
- Organise stock in the stores in a clear and logical way and ensure all internal codes have been applied correctly with the correct information.
- All intake procedures including stock Putaway.
- Check and accurately update stock inventory lists.
- Understand how to read the packaging plans/Bill of material to identify correct stocks needed for production.
- Follow instructions, undertaking any requests by all Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Line Managers.
- Understand the differences between Current, new, and redundant stocks and why segregation of these is important.
- Develop knowledge of all packaging SKU’s
- Always work with H&S at the forefront of your mind.
- Ability to learn new IT and work systems.
- Ability to track deliveries against delivery schedules to include confirming deliveries that have come in and highlighting deliveries that haven't.
- Understanding of redundant packaging stocks.
- Understand technical requirements

**Who we are looking for**:

- Prior knowledge of warehouse/stock work is advantageous.
- Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and attendance record.
- **Valid/date FLT certification** (advantageous but training can be provided)
- Good level of English communication skills (Speaking and Writing and Listening).
- Ability to speak other languages (advantageous)
- Good numeracy skills.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Show ability to work under pressure and in a timely fashion.
- First aid & Fire marshal trained (advantageous) - but training can be given.
- “Can do” attitude.
- Possess a solution-based mindset.
- Show good teamwork skills and be able to work/liaise together to ensure team goals/objectives are successfully achieved.
- Good emotional control (EI).
- Resilient with a strong work ethic.
- Flexible approach and be willing to adapt ways of working to support team requirements.
- Ability to work well under pressure and proactively seek win/win solutions.
- Flexibility to work OT is preferred.

**What we provide in return**:

- Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
- Free, on site parking with electric charge points
- Staff events
- Employee recognition awards + prizes
- On site, staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold breakfasts and lunches
- A supportive team
- Career development

**Hours of work**:
05:00am - 17:00pm

**Days of work**:
“Peak” 24 weeks (May - October)

“Off Peak” 28 weeks (October - May)

Weeks 1, 2, 3

Week 4

Weeks 1

Week 2

**Wednesday to Saturday**

**Thursday to Saturday**

**Wednesday to Saturday**

**Thursday to Saturday**

**Pay** Starting at **£12.81 per hour**, rising through to £13.63 and then £13.87 after full training and development

**Pay frequency**: Weekly