Packing Operative

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title – Packing Operative
Site location – St Helens
Responsible to – Production Manager
Purpose of the role – Responsible for a wide array of packing tasks across a large production facility including packing finished timber products, preparing orders for dispatch, quality checking, labelling, stacking and supporting site in any means possible.
Client brief – Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy – Increased demand
Contract – Temp to perm
Hourly Rate – £12.71ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role – The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to -

Packing finished timber products safely and efficiently in line with site requirements and health and safety guidelines at all times.

Preparing, wrapping, stacking and securing finished products ready for storage and dispatch.

Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards.

Ensuring products are correctly packed, labelled and prepared in accordance with customer order requirements.

Reporting any damaged products, packing issues or quality faults to management.

Supporting the production team with moving, loading and unloading finished products as required.

Ensuring packing stations and surrounding production areas are kept safe, tidy and clear of debris.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Previous packing or production operative experience (ideally in timber industry).

Previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or packing environment is highly advantageous but not essential.

Good attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and ensure packing standards are maintained.

Ability to carry out manual handling duties and work efficiently as part of a busy production team.

Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential.

A reliable, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the business is essential

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