The case manufacturing function manufactures international packing cases to ensure that the customer cargo travels by it s relevant mode of transport safely, securely and arrives in the same quality at the supplier as it did on arrival to the warehouse

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (listed but not exhaustive to):

Operate within site safety procedures

Pre start up checks of associated machines and tools accompanied by relevant sign off to ensure all machinery and tooling if fit for purpose with no defects

Notify management/supervision of any defects or equipment falling outside of specification or requiring repair

Complete daily workload in a safe and efficient manner, working autonomously to do so

Work through cargo in priority set by either supervision/management or by the information on the cargo labels

Physical manufacture of wooden packaging including the measuring of cargo, cutting of wood using hand saws, static machine saws and battery powered saws and manufacture using nail guns (hybrid of pneumatic and battery/gas powered guns), Hammers and impact drivers

Notify management/supervision of consumable requirements/replacements and any additional/replacement tooling requirements

Report any safety or damage related incident to management/supervision so appropriate root cause & corrective action can be identified and action;

Look to utilize waste wood where achievable to reduce waste and improve sustainability

Minimum NVQ level 3 in joinery (or the equivalent suitable experience of a minimum of 3 years working in a joinery position)

Previous experience of using power tools, wall saws, bench saws, cross cut saws desired

Ability to use and read a tape measure to measure cargo and reflect that in the cutting of wood used for manufacturing wooden packaging essential

Previous training (certified) in lifting procedures/practices or prepared to undertake the training in house

Familiar with manual handling best practice

Previous experience of manufacturing wood packaging manually would be advantageous but not essential

Ability to plan daily work schedules/priorities in order to maximise efficiency and complete the established daily workload

Good understanding of health and safety standards/procedures, especially where working with wood is concerned and the need to utilize LEV s, dust control and working with machinery (saws)

Ability to assess, process and suggest improvements to improve safety and efficiency both within their own work and other areas of the business