FLT Production Operative

Smurfit Kappa Group; Northampton; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Kappa Group in Northampton is seeking a Fork Lift Truck Production Operator to join our site. This role supports the smooth flow of materials, stock accuracy and efficient warehouse operations, Monday to Friday with a 3-week rotating shift.

You will operate FLTs safely, load and unload vehicles, maintain housekeeping and safety standards, and work with colleagues across Warehouse, Production and Despatch. We value safety, teamwork and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Good attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• FLT and warehouse experience is desirable, but a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.

Responsibilities

• Operating FLTs safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Supporting stock accuracy and inventory control.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safety standards.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Warehouse, Production and Despatch.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting site performance.

Job description

Monday to Friday | 3-Week Rotating Shift Pattern

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Fork Lift Truck ProductionOperator to join our Northampton team.

We're looking for a safety-focused and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering high standards. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, stock accuracy and efficient warehouse operations across the site.

What you'll be doing

• Operating FLTs safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Supporting stock accuracy and inventory control.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safety standards.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Warehouse, Production and Despatch.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting site performance.

What we're looking for

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Good attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• FLT and warehouse experience is desirable, but a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.

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.