Night Packing Desk Operative | Fast-Paced FMCG Packing

SHARPAK; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Extra Holidays – 22 days plus bank hol

Paid Breaks

Christmas Turkey

Job summary

Sharpak Aylesham is seeking a Warehouse Packing Operative on a permanent night shift basis at our Aylesham site. You will be the link between production and despatch, handling packing, palletising and safe pallet movement.

You’ll operate PPTs and manual equipment, ensure quality and labels, and follow health and safety procedures to keep goods flowing to customers. The role suits team players with a hands-on, detail-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing, FMCG or fresh produce environment would be advantageous.
• A hands-on approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Positive working attitude whether working alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Stack pallets with boxes from the packing belt, ensuring that the products are consistent on each pallet, and stacked safely;
• Check box quality on full pallets, and wrap correctly to ensure safe transportation through the warehouse and to the customer;
• Responsible for checking and adhering the correct pallet labels to the appropriate pallet and double-checking the work of others;
• Safe operation of Powered Pallet Truck (PPT), hand pallet truck, hand scanners, and other such equipment as necessary to the role;
• Awareness of metal detection system malfunctions, including completion of near-miss forms if metal detection or box damage is observed;
• Provide an adequate supply of new pallets in the Packing Desk area to ensure a smooth and continuous service;
• Follow company policy and procedures at all times to support the effective running of the Packing Desk;
• Responsible for providing a safe working environment by keeping the Packing Desk area clean and tidy;
• Undertake such other duties that are deemed reasonable and commensurate with the role according to business needs.

Skills

Team worker

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Job description

Sharpak Aylesham is seeking a Warehouse Packing Operative on a permanent night shift basis at our Aylesham site. You will be the link between production and despatch, handling packing, palletising and safe pallet movement.

You’ll operate PPTs and manual equipment, ensure quality and labels, and follow health and safety procedures to keep goods flowing to customers. The role suits team players with a hands-on, detail-focused approach.