Export Packer and Case Maker

Job Title: Export Packer & Case Maker

Reporting to: Packing Manager

Location: Head Office, plus site work locally & away as required

BASIC PURPOSE

To manufacture cases in accordance with customer specifications and IES best practice. To prepare and package goods in a manner to withstand all external action normally encountered during lifting, handling, shipment and storage.

The post holder will carry out all packing functions as required to agreed standards with a timely and accurate process.

KEY TASKS

• Construction of cases with correct bracing as necessary, and packaging of all items in accordance with Customer, IES & industry specifications as appropriate
• Packaging of all equipment in a manner to withstand all external action normally encountered during lifting, handling, shipment and storage
• Strapping and stretch wrapping of goods to protect from ingress of moisture & dirt
• Foam lining, bubble wrapping and foil bagging to protect in transit, from bracing pieces
• Locking-down machines, securing goods to bases using brackets, as necessary
• Ensuring cases are correctly protected by shock and tilt indicators
• Ensuring provision of adequate imbalanced weight markings and correct way up markings
• Indicating lifting points on the cases as per customer, IES & industry specifications
• Indicating temperature control requirements on cases
• Ensuring cases are correctly marked and stamped where heat treated timber is used
• Ensuring tools used are kept clean and in good working order and reporting any inadequacies
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Participating actively in safety and other training
• Ensuring compliance with airline security regulations
• Reporting damage & defects in machinery, tools & equipment in accordance with internal procedures
• Co-operating in packing workflow in accordance with schedule and deadlines
• Participate in machinery movement as and when required
• May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the company from time to time in line with identified skills, competencies and experience

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Packing Department is kept tidy and in an operational, efficient, functional state always
• Quality of records and paperwork (presentation, accuracy, timeliness and completeness) in line with company expectations and high standards
• Completion of Customer requirements in full in an accurate and timely manner
• All packed goods are in accordance with Customer, IES & industry specifications as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent organisation & prioritisation capabilities
• Ability to use own initiative and make considered, informed decisions, seeking advice from Senior Export Packer & Case Maker
• Ability to implement, and ensure compliance with, company policies & procedures
• Customer-focused
• Excellent time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with change
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Keen eye for detail
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, honesty & integrity
• Forward thinking with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

Training, Education & Experience

• Export packing & case-making experience required
• Experience of packing & ground handling sensitive and heavy equipment
• Experience of power tools to ensure competent, safe use
• Current, valid safe use of saws training
• Current, valid safe use of nail guns training
• Current, valid B1 & B2 counterbalance forklift training (up to 15t capacity)
• Current, valid Air Cargo Security training (COS level is minimum requirement)

Special Working Conditions

• Additional and/or unsociable hours may be necessary when required
• Early starts and late finishes are not uncommon
• Travel away from home and sometimes abroad required

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Salary / Rate: Hourly rate £12.71 to £16.99, depending on experience

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30hrs

Overtime: Regularly available, paid at the following multipliers:

• Weekdays 1x Overtime
• Saturdays 1.5x
• Sundays 2x
• Bank Holidays 3x

Benefits

• Free on-site parking at Head Office
• Increased annual leave by service length Benefits
• Private Medical Insurance by service length
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured career development
• Regular company events
• Free on-site gym at Head Office