Dispatch Operator: Forklift & Warehouse Logistics

MJM Marine; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MJM Marine is seeking a Dispatch Operative to join the Production department in Newry. The role focuses on the efficient dispatch and loading of products and materials within the workshop, with forklift duties and collaboration with Stores.

The job involves loading/unloading vehicles, recording dispatched movements, updating barcode loading lists, and ensuring correct transport methods based on weight and size. Travel to nearby sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in busy warehouse environment.
• Counterbalance forklift operation is the primary requirement; High Reach trucks are desirable and training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective dispatch and loading of products and materials within the workshop and assist the Stores department as required.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, containers and trailers manually or with a forklift.
• Collect completed items from production floor, inspect packaging quality and ensure safekeeping for transport.
• Record movement of dispatched items.
• Update loading lists for dispatch using a barcode system.
• Check weights and sizes to select appropriate transportation methods.
• Allocate completed goods to racks when ready from production.
• Sort and label items before dispatch and print new labels as needed.
• Travel to local suppliers or deliver materials to local subcontractors as required.
• Gather loading lists and pack products into containers for dispatch.
• General warehouse cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Address dispatch queries from other departments.

Skills

Following instruction

Concentration

Rate of work

Quality of work

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Good housekeeping and organisation

Current driving licence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

High Reach trucks

Job description

MJM Marine is seeking a Dispatch Operative to join the Production department in Newry. The role focuses on the efficient dispatch and loading of products and materials within the workshop, with forklift duties and collaboration with Stores.

The job involves loading/unloading vehicles, recording dispatched movements, updating barcode loading lists, and ensuring correct transport methods based on weight and size. Travel to nearby sites may be required.