Apprentice Packing Operative

Introduction

Gain hands-on experience in packing, labelling, shipping and handling products while learning how a busy warehouse operates. This is a great opportunity to develop practical skills, work with a supportive team, and build a strong foundation for a career in logistics.

About the Employer

Through investment in our people, we strive to offer exceptional service & results, in the heart of our communities. Our people make us the success we are, and we're fully committed to providing ongoing training and personal development to constantly add to their knowledge and skills.

What You'll Do

• Ensure that finished product stock levels within the department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality.
• Ensure that produce are of a consistently high standard.
• Ensure that they are always in clean tidy uniforms and long hair is tied up.
• Ensure that all packing equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.
• Ensure that a consistent packing standard of a high quality is achieved and maintained for all orders, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.
• Creative packing to optimise performance and efficiency.
• Be aware of new items, which are introduced onto the market and keep up with the latest product updates / changes.
• To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned.
• To project a positive and motivated attitude to all customers.
• To ensure that all food products produced are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.
• Ensure that all labels are correctly attached, dated and have accurate information
• Any broken but useable stock to be put in mystery box tub, anything failing safety standards must be reported and discarded once inspected by the business owner or general manager.
• Operate all machinery safely and follow the training advice given.
• Turn off any equipment when not in use.
• Ensuring all printed material is of the correct quality.
• Reporting contaminants of finished products to general manager to be logged and assessed for recall purposes.
• Ensure all items are safely packed for transit and marked as fragile.
• Book courier collections, produce shipping labels ensuring accuracy.
• Liaise with couriers during loading.
• Pallet packing and wrapping where required
• Ensure that weekly work schedules and annual leave planners are administered and filed correctly.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses and training needs and provide timely feedback to the business owner & General Manager.
• Reporting any health and safety concerns urgently to a responsible person.

Training Outcome

Full-time role the right candidate.

Skills Required

• Logical
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 30 hours between the hours of 7am - 5.30 Monday - Friday to be decided / agreed upon job offer.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: SBC TRAINING LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.