Overview
First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Dispatch Operative on behalf of one of our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with fragile loads or steel, abnormal length loads, fast-paced loading and unloading (20-30 loads per shift), stock taking, and container loading.
The shifts are either:
1. A week of mornings (6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday) followed by a week of afternoons (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday) on a rotational basis.
2. OR a week of afternoons (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday) followed by a week of nights (10:00 pm – 6:00 am, Sunday night – Friday morning) on a rotational basis.
There is a shift uplift when working afternoons & nights:
* Afternoon - 10% per hour
* Night Shift - 30% per hour
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Load product promptly, communicating relevant information to the Dispatch Team Leader.
* Liaise with Dispatch Team Leader to organize workload and priorities.
* Liaise with Production Team Leaders to resolve any issues related to product quality.
* Load vehicles ensuring zero damage during loading/delivery.
* Prepare finished goods in accordance with company packaging procedures.
* Maintain stock levels above minimum quantities.
* Communicate with haulers regarding deliveries.
* Take load photos of all products leaving the site.
* Ensure smooth delivery operations, including collections, customer returns, and adhering to procedures, flagging issues to the Dispatch Team Leader.
* Make recommendations to improve performance and procedures.
* Manage yard operations by allocating finished goods to correct locations and updating systems accurately and promptly.
* Keep the yard free of debris.
* Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager or Team Leader.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* RTITB Forklift licence (Desirable).
* Combilift license (Desirable).
* Understanding of Dispatch processes.
* Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable).
* Good communication skills.
* Prioritization skills.
* Experience with computer systems, emails, logging paperwork, SAP knowledge (desirable).
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