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