Packaging Operative

PrepWorld; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Packaging Operative to enhance their packaging warehouse operations. This role involves ensuring efficient stock management, operating machinery, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a positive attitude towards teamwork. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, alongside competitive pay and benefits. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wagestream for instant access to earnings

Free on-site parking with electric charge points

Staff events and recognition awards

Subsidized on-site restaurant

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or stock work is advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Moving pallets/stock around the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Operating MHE equipment and managing delivery notes.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

English Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Prepworld is looking for a Packaging Operative to join our packaging warehouse on the Day shift.

Duties:

1. Moving pallets/stock around the warehouse safely and efficiently.
2. Unloading delivery vehicles following all intake procedures.
3. Operating MHE equipment responsibly, ensuring all documentation is correctly completed.
4. Picking and supplying packaging according to daily plans and preparing the airlock room for production, following traceability and barrier control procedures.
5. Topping up the print room with labels daily using the Kan Ban system.
6. Managing the airlock room and issuing packaging to production, following proper procedures.
7. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organized warehouse at all times.
8. Providing accurate stock counts for all packaging SKUs.
9. Reporting delivery discrepancies to the Supervisor/Team Leader.
10. Managing delivery notes, ensuring they are signed and forwarded appropriately.
11. Organizing stock logically in the stores and applying internal codes correctly.
12. Completing all intake procedures, including stock putaway.
13. Updating stock inventory lists accurately.
14. Understanding packaging plans and bills of material to identify correct stocks.
15. Following instructions and requests from Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Line Managers.
16. Recognizing the differences between current, new, and redundant stocks and the importance of segregation.
17. Developing knowledge of all packaging SKUs.
18. Prioritizing health and safety at all times.
19. Learning new IT and work systems.
20. Tracking deliveries against schedules and highlighting discrepancies.
21. Understanding redundant packaging stocks.
22. Comprehending technical requirements related to packaging.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in warehouse or stock work is advantageous.
• Excellent punctuality, reliability, and attendance.
• Valid FLT certification is advantageous; training can be provided.
• Strong English communication skills (spoken, written, listening).
• Good numeracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• First aid and fire marshal training are advantageous but can be provided.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Good emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Flexible approach, willing to adapt.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.

What we provide in return:

• Wagestream for instant access to earnings.
• Free on-site parking with electric charge points.
• Staff events and recognition awards.
• Subsidized on-site restaurant.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career development opportunities.

Hours of work:

05:00 am - 17:00 pm

Days of work:

• Peak season (May - October): 24 weeks
• Off-peak season (October - May): 28 weeks
• Sample schedule: Sunday to Wednesday or Sunday to Tuesday, depending on the week

Pay:

Starting at £12.81 per hour, increasing to £13.63 and then £13.87 after training and development.

Pay frequency:

Weekly