Packing Operative in St Helens, St. Helens

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title – Packing Operative
Site location – St Helens
Responsible to – Production Manager
Purpose of the role – Responsible for a wide array of packing tasks across a large production facility including packing finished timber products, preparing orders for dispatch, quality checking, labelling, stacking and supporting site in any means possible.
Client brief – Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy – Increased demand
Contract – Temp to perm
Hourly Rate – £12.71ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role – The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to -

• Packing finished timber products safely and efficiently in line with site requirements and health and safety guidelines at all times.

• Preparing, wrapping, stacking and securing finished products ready for storage and dispatch.

• Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards.

• Ensuring products are correctly packed, labelled and prepared in accordance with customer order requirements.

• Reporting any damaged products, packing issues or quality faults to management.

• Supporting the production team with moving, loading and unloading finished products as required.

• Ensuring packing stations and surrounding production areas are kept safe, tidy and clear of debris.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous packing or production operative experience (ideally in timber industry).

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or packing environment is highly advantageous but not essential.

• Good attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and ensure packing standards are maintained.

• Ability to carry out manual handling duties and work efficiently as part of a busy production team.

• Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential.

• A reliable, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the business is essential.