Despatch Production Operative - Weekend Pattern - Smurfit Westrock : Job Details

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

We are recruiting for a weekend operative, working a pattern of 6am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday and 6pm to 6am Monday nights.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring stock is accurate in Main and external warehouses preventing shorts / lates to customers and stock obsolescence
• Arranging and reconciling stock takes, carrying out perpetual stock takes
• Ensuring stock is in saleable condition
• Pro-active control of current and expected stock levels
• Understanding loading discrepancies and reconciling system / paperwork accordingly
• Communicating issues within Despatch to appropriate departments
• Control and monitoring of quarantine area and query warehouses
• Conducting behavioural audits of Main Warehouse and Despatch to ensure Health and Safety best practices are being followed
• Monitoring productivity levels within Despatch
• Pallet and top board administration
• Identifying maintenance requirements within area
• Coordinating fork-lift truck maintenance
• Monitoring cleanliness of Main Warehouse and Despatch
• All other reasonable duties

The ideal candidate will be:

• Minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Able to prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
• A good team player able to work as part of a crew and on their own
• Self-motivated
• Have good attention to detail
• Good computer skills – ability to learn new systems including Cobis
• Appreciation and understanding of customer requirements
• Knowledge of key processes within the general operation and Logistics
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work well within various teams
• FLT Licence holder

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or identify a suitable candidate before the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to ensure it is considered.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.