Platform Resourcing are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a Forklift and Dispatch Operative in Cardiff.
The successful candidate will ensure all orders are loaded and dispatched correctly and on time, and the corresponding paperwork is checked and completed accurately.
SHIFT PATTERN:
* “223” shift pattern – this will go as follows: 2 days in, 2 days off, 3 days in, 2 days off, 2 days in, 3 days off etc. These shifts will be 12 hour shifts on a 2 week rota: Week 1: 6am – 6pm, and Week 2: 6pm – 6am
* Shift allowance – 21% on all hours worked.
* Hourly rate including shift allowance: £14.33 for every shift
Forklift and Dispatch Operative Benefits:
* Yearly bonus up to 10% of annual salary based on company performance
* Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
* 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
* Death in Service scheme
* Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
* Company Events
* Long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
* Free Parking
* Progression opportunities available
Forklift and Dispatch Operative Duties and Responsibilities
* Load product in a prompt manner, communicating relevant information to the Dispatch Team leader.
* Liaise with Dispatch Team Leader to organise workload and priorities
* Liaise with Production Team Leaders to resolve any issues that may arise in relation to unsatisfactory product
* Load vehicles as required, ensuring “zero” loading / delivery damage
* Preparation of all finished goods in conjunction with the companies packaging procedures. Ensuring stock levels are above minimum quantities.
* Communicate with haulers in relation to deliveries
* Ensure load photos are taken of all products leaving site.
* Ensure smooth running of deliveries, collection, customer returns, customer collections, adhering to all relevant procedures flagging issues to the Dispatch Team leader
* Make recommendations to improve on performance / procedures.
* Yard management is key. Allocating finished goods in their correct location and updating the system accurately in a timely manner.
* Ensuring the yard is always clear of debris.
Forklift and Dispatch Operative Essential Experience:
* Experience within a manufacturing or engineering forklift operation role
* RTITB Forklift licence (in date)
* Understanding of Dispatch processes including movement of stock to chosen location
* Able to unload vehicles, adhering to zero damage targets
* Able to work to KPIs, working well within a team
* A willingness to be flexible regarding working hours
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