Finished Goods Preparation & Dispatch Operative

ProActive; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a hands-on Finished Goods Preparation & Dispatch Operative in Worthing. You will finish, inspect, label and pack products for dispatch, ensuring quality, accuracy and safe handling. The role involves moving goods between sites, loading vehicles, and maintaining an orderly dispatch area.

The role requires standing and manual handling, with regular lifting up to 15kg, and a valid UK driving licence. Previous production or packaging experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 15kgs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Finish, prepare and inspect finished products for packaging and dispatch to required quality standards.
• Apply labels and packaging according to company procedures and customer requirements.
• Handle, move and load finished goods between sites and company vehicles.
• Maintain an organised finished goods and dispatch area and report defects or quality concerns.

Skills

Driving licence

Follow instructions

Manual lifting 15kg

Job description

Finished Goods Preparation & Dispatch Operative Required Worthing

To undertake the final preparation, finishing, inspection, packaging and dispatch of completed products, ensuring that all items are presented to the required quality standards and are correctly labelled and packaged before leaving the production facility.

The role involves practical, hands-on activities including cleaning finished products, fitting and securing product cases, applying labels, packaging and handling finished goods. The successful candidate will also support the movement and transportation of finished products and materials between company sites, ensuring that goods are handled safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of this role may evolve to meet changing business and customer requirements. Key duties will include, but are not limited to:

Product Finishing & Preparation

• Clean and prepare finished products to ensure they meet the required presentation and quality standards.


• Carry out final finishing activities, including securing cases, fitting screws and completing other basic assembly tasks.


• Visually inspect products for cleanliness, damage, presentation and general quality prior to packaging.


• Identify and report any defects, damage or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.


• Ensure products are correctly prepared and ready for final packing and dispatch.

Labelling & Packaging

• Apply product labels, identification markings and other required documentation accurately.


• Package finished products in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.


• Ensure products are securely and appropriately packaged to prevent damage during storage and transportation.


• Check that all relevant labelling and packaging requirements have been met before products are released.

Goods Handling & Transportation

• Safely handle, lift and move finished products, packaging materials and associated items.


• Load and unload finished products onto and from company vehicles.


• Transport finished products and materials between company sites using company vehicles, as required.


• Ensure products are handled carefully during loading, transportation and unloading to prevent damage.


• Maintain an organised and tidy finished goods and dispatch area.

Role Requirements & Working Conditions

• This is a practical, hands-on role involving regular standing, walking, lifting, carrying and handling of finished products.


• The role involves repetitive finishing, cleaning, labelling and packaging activities requiring accuracy and attention to detail.


• Regular manual handling will be required, in accordance with company safe working practices.


• The position will involve loading and unloading company vehicles.


• Travel between company sites will be required as part of the role.


• Flexibility to undertake other production, packaging, goods handling and general operational activities as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

• Full, valid UK driving licence.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Ability to lift up to 15kgs on a regular basis.

Experience

• Previous experience in a practical, hands-on role would be advantageous.


• Experience of product preparation, cleaning, assembly, labelling or packaging would be beneficial.


• Experience of loading, unloading or moving goods safely would be an advantage.


• Experience of working to production schedules or dispatch deadlines would be desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Good attention to detail, particularly when cleaning, inspecting, labelling and packaging products.


• Ability to carry out practical tasks accurately and consistently.


• Good manual dexterity for basic assembly and product finishing activities.


• Ability to follow instructions and established working procedures.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage repetitive tasks effectively.


• Ability to identify and report damaged products or quality concerns.


• Good awareness of Health & Safety and safe manual handling practices.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team.


• Reliable, punctual and able to maintain consistent standards of work.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.