Location: West Bromwich
As a Despatch Operative you will provide a professional, safe and efficient service to ensure correct receipt, handling and distribution of daily sales orders to meet all customer requirements on time and in full
-Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times. Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM’s to target Zero Harm.
-Follow instructions, training, procedures and guidelines as set out by the site/department.
-Demonstrate a flexible approach when moving between the various tasks within the despatch operation, including order picking, decanting, loading, unloading and product control; being open and willing to learn and develop new skills.
-Achieve the performance targets set; measured by the WMS and other supporting systems and measures.
-Drive their personal development, ensuring their knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can do attitude to their work, reflecting the Company's Values at all times.
-Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a clean as you go approach at all times.
-Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.
-Previous experience in warehousing & distribution environment
-External FLT licenses are desirable.
-PC literate.
-Working ability with Warehouse Management Systems.
-Good numeracy and literacy skills.
-Good Interpersonal skills and a real team player.
-Good time keeping, organised good communication skills.
-Conscientious and flexible in their approach to work.
-A strong customer and quality focus
Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group. Our purpose is to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money.
We have 138,000 employees and operations in 56 countries, suppliers in many more, and customers in more than 100 countries. We are a highly internationalised and diverse group with operations across Europe, southern Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia.
We take a long-term, patient approach to drive sustainable growth, cash generation and strong returns across our businesses to create value for all stakeholders. This aligns with our approach to sustainability, where we focus on what matters and where we can make a difference.
