Despatch Operative

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGXa powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953 SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics plate and cylinder production and metal deco services to brand owners retailers and printersall with a focus on reducing complexity delivering flawless in-market execution and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are looking for a Despatch Operative to join the team in Salford. This is a key role in the production function and in supporting an efficient and professional service to our clients.

Role and responsibilities:

• Pack all final delivery goods with firm materials and the correct label with address and receiver.
• Work using both SGKs own system as well as various shipping company systems.
• Make decisions to despatch jobs using the most cost effective reliable & efficient methods.
• To demonstrate good communication skills commitment enthusiasm and flexibility.
• To work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Control both cardboard & wood recycling in the yard.
• Keep a clean & tidy working environment.
• Take in deliveries
• Take delivery of various stock and put away in the correct places.
• Using company vehicles to deliver or collect from local companys (Dependant on a full UK driving licence).

Skills and experience:

• The role does include heavy lifting and a lot of manual handling.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a small team while also being self motivated to work alone.
• Good computer skills required.
• FLT license advantageous but not essential (training will be given)

During the initial training period the hours will be 10am 6pm. After the initial training the successful applicant will be expected to work alternate shifts of 6:30am 2:30pm & a flexible shift depending on workload usually the latest finish would be 8pm.

Propelis is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed clarity and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative packaging print solutions branded environments and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX Marks Equator Collide and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years Propelis commences operations with 10000 employees in 30 countries nearly $1 billion in annual sales and a diverse client base of over 2000 leading companies.