FLT Driver / Material Handling

Smurfit Westrock; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, at the Markham Vale North Site in the UK, is seeking a proactive FLT Driver/Material Handler to support daily pallet movements and safe loading/unloading.

Reporting to a Shift Team Leader, you will work within health and safety guidelines to ensure accurate, on-time pallet operations and efficient use of space.

Essential skills include counterbalance FLT operation, warehouse safety knowledge, and the ability to work to deadlines with reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance / FLT - Essential.
• Knowledge of warehouse Health and Safety requirements.
• Safe stacking and unstacking pallets into racking.
• Moving pallets to loading areas for transport.
• Unloading deliveries and relocating pallets to storage.
• Excellent time management with a flexible approach to work.
• Skills: accuracy, attention to detail, reliability, computer literate.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT for day-to-day pallet handling.
• Load/unload pallets and move them to designated storage areas.
• Maintain accurate handling records and follow procedures.
• Follow health and safety policies at all times.

Skills

FLT operation

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability

Computer literate

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Tools

WMS / Warehouse systems

Job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

A vacancy has arisen for a FLT Driver/Material Handling at our Markham Vale North Site.

Reporting to a Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day to day operations within the factory facility as well as the safe and efficient loading/unloading of pallets, whilst health and safety is adhered to at all times.

This challenging position demands a proactive "hands on" approach, complimented by accuracy, adherence to deadlines and laid down procedures.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

• Counterbalance / FLT - Essential
• Knowledge of warehouse Health and Safety requirements.
• Safe stacking and unstacking large quantities of pallets into racking
• Moving pallets from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the pallets to their designated storage areas
• Excellent time management with a flexible approach to work
• Skills : accuracy, attention to detail, reliability, computer literate
• Able to work to tight deadlines and targets - under own initiative and as part of a team
• Naturally self-motivated and have the ability to work under minimum supervision
• The willingness to carry out other tasks as and when required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policiesGuaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.