Despatch Operative

The Rowan Organisation; Northwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Northwich is seeking a motivated individual to manage daily stock counts and oversee equipment in a busy environment. The role requires at least one year of experience in a manufacturing organization, preferably within the food sector, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, attention to detail, and capable of working flexibly to meet demands. Relevant training for FLT will be provided. Application responses may be limited due to high volume.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or manufacturing preferred, ideally in food.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player with the ability to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily stock counts of all equipment.
• Monitor equipment usage and perform spot checks.
• Adhere to operational procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

At least one year’s experience in a manufacturing organisation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

NO AGENCIES

Job Purpose:To work within a busy logistics department, take daily stock counts of all equipment including baskets, pallets and any other equipment, monitor the use of baskets delivered and returned to and from 3rd parties, carry out spot checks in accordance with business requirements, the issuing of documentation which supports equipment deliveries & collections, demonstrate the ability to work flexibly with the despatch/distribution teams.

What you will contribute:

• To take a daily stock count of all equipment including baskets, pallets and any other equipment and record through the business KPI’s, the managing of all equipment levels.
• Adherence to SOPs, CICs, SSOWs, WIs, procedures and risk assessments
• Raise H&S observations and demonstrate quality awareness & reporting (product, out of spec, equipment, pests, GRNs, damaged bread coming through from checkpoint)
• Understand products and your part in the Despatch Process as well as being a Buddy for new starters
• Understand audit requirements
• Ensure you adhere to clean as you go processes that are in place
• Adhere to continuous improvement initiatives

What you will bring

• At least one year’s experience in a manufacturing organisation, preferably food or similar
• Good written and oral communication, SAP, Microsoft office.
• Self-motivated, team player with good attention to detail and the ability to solve problems
• Flexible in approach to work to meet demands
• FLT (desirable but not necessary as training will be provided)

Key Competences and levels of capability

Health & Safety

Operations Excellence

Quality & Food Safety

Reports to:Despatch Shift Manager

Whilst we review each application on an individual basis, due to the high number of applicants we cannot guarantee that we will be able to reply to each candidate. Therefore, if you have not been invited for interview within three weeks, please assume your application has not been successful.