Dispatch Operative

Staffpower Group are currently working with a fantastic company in the Consett area. We are looking to recruit a Dispatch Operative to start ASAP on a temp to perm contract.

The Dispatch department works alongside the Production department and the Sales Team to ensure orders are picked, packed, and despatched in a timely manner. They are an integral part of the ordering process.

Wage and Hours:

• £10.50 per hour and working hours will be in two shift patterns:
• 8am – 4pm Mon to Friday (40 hours)
• 8am – 5pm Mon to Thurs & 10am – 2pm Sunday (40 hours)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Organise orders by levels of priority and distribute relevant orders to Colour Dept. and Production Dept.
• Pick orders.
• Pack orders.
• Inform Dispatch Supervisor or Customer Service Advisors of problem orders.
• Use computer systems to produce package labels and produce courier manifests.
• Create end-of-day manifest for relevant couriers.
• Put returned orders back into stock.
• Re-stock shelves when necessary.
• Keep work area clean and tidy, particularly with regards to cardboard waste.
• Observe health & safety requirements as per the company’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Observe quality management requirements as per the company’s Quality Management Policy.
• Any other duty reasonably requested by a supervisor or manager.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience working in a similar role is preferred.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and under pressure.
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (desirable but not essential).