Forklift Driver/Production Operative

RLM Jobs; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Poole is seeking a dedicated Production Operator. Responsibilities include operating production machinery, loading and unloading materials, and conducting equipment repairs. Ideal candidates should have warehouse experience and proficiency in forklift operation. The role involves a commitment to safety and may require heavy lifting. Day and night shifts are available with optional overtime.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts essential.
• Strong mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting.
• Basic maths skills for inventory management.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting consistently.
• A proactive attitude towards safety.
• Forklift licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Load and unload materials from lorries.
• Conduct routine equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Handle materials with care and proper storage.
• Assist in shipping and receiving tasks.
• Perform heavy lifting as required.
• Collaborate with team members to meet targets.

Job description

Pay: £30,476.00-£38,095.00 per year

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Production Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process, ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently. This position requires a strong understanding of warehouse operations and the ability to handle various materials while adhering to safety protocols.

Duties

• Operate and monitor production machinery, ensuring optimal performance and quality output.
• Load and unload materials from lorries, maintaining accurate inventory records using a warehouse management system.
• Conduct routine equipment repairs and maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Handle materials with care, ensuring proper storage and organisation within the warehouse.
• Assist in shipping and receiving tasks, verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against documentation.
• Perform heavy lifting as required, adhering to safety guidelines to prevent injury.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality control.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred, with a solid understanding of materials handling processes.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment is essential.
• Strong mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and repairing equipment as needed.
• Basic maths skills for inventory management and record keeping.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting consistently throughout the shift.
• A proactive attitude towards safety and a commitment to following company policies and procedures.
• Forklift licence is essential.

Join us as a Production Operator, where your skills will contribute significantly to our production efficiency and success!

There is a dayshift and night shift available.

Daytime Hours Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, overtime available on Sundays.

Night shift Monday to Friday 6pm-6am, overtime available on Sundays, shift enhancement of £105.64 per full week on the night shift.

Job details

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 6 months

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking