Logistics Operator

SAICA FLEX UK LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in flexible packaging as a Logistics Operator. You will be part of a dynamic team ensuring the highest standards of service, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment with a focus on sustainability.

Benefits

Friendly atmosphere

Career progression

Employee of the Month Awards

Holiday entitlement: 22 days plus Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 12 months)

Refer a Friend Scheme (£500)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Platform

Free Tea/Coffee

Qualifications

• Licensed Forklift Truck driver – Counterbalance, Bendi & Powered Pallet Trucks.
• Experience in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Good computer and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate in line with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Load and unload deliveries using forklift trucks and pallet trucks.
• Manage pallet stocks and ensure the shop floor is clear and tidy.

Skills

Licensed Forklift Truck driver

Good numeracy & literacy skills

Experience in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment

Good computer and administrative skills

Understanding of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards

Job description

Join Saica Flex, a division of the Saica Group specializing in flexible packaging and labeling. At Saica Flex, we have a challenge: to drive and develop sustainable solutions based on the principles of the circular economy.

At Saica Group, we have integrated the circular economy into our business model, embracing sustainability as the key to achieving a more responsible production system. At Saica Flex, you’ll be part of the circle!

We believe in talent, professional growth, and making a positive impact on the world. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where every day is an opportunity to innovate and create a better world, Saica Group is the place for you!

Job Title: Logistics Operator

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Logistics Team. As a Logistics Operative, you will work as part of a team servicing production, picking and packing finished goods and raw materials, ensuring the highest standards of service are delivered in line with business and customer requirements.

Key Duties:

1. Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. Operate warehousing equipment safely, including forklift trucks, to carry out duties. Identify and report any problems or faults relating to your area or any other area of your responsibility.
2. Ensure shift handover document is filled and signed after shift and at the start of the shift, and placed in the 'Shift Handover sheets' tray in the Logistics office.
3. Operate from hall 3, scan and unwrap pallets, issue film to the presses in line with order requirements and the print plan.
4. Take responsibility for removing all RTS reels from the print presses, weigh and record the weight, strap, and place in the RTS holding location.
5. Empty all bailers and skips on the factory floor, ensure the strap is weighed, and all bailed waste is removed to the waste holding location outside.
6. Empty cardboard skip on the shop floor and remove unused 6” cores, ensuring waste is removed to the cardboard waste skip outside.
7. Remove, weigh, and record all used set-up reels from print and conversion, dispose of in film waste skips outside.
8. Keep Hall 3 and yard clear and tidy, brush walkways, and ensure there is no debris.
9. Wrap, strap, and book in Finished Goods.
10. Manage pallet stocks, ensuring used pallets are removed from the shop floor, maintain stock levels, and restock interleaves for finished goods pallets.
11. Store pallets in an efficient, safe, and secure manner.
12. Load and unload deliveries using forklift trucks, electronic pallet trucks, or Bendi trucks, ensuring deliveries are logged and documentation is properly handled.
13. Support colleagues and carry out any additional duties as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Attributes:

• Licensed Forklift Truck driver – Counterbalance, Bendi & Powered Pallet Trucks.
• Good numeracy & literacy skills.
• Experience in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Basic administration/record-keeping experience.
• Good computer and administrative skills.
• Understanding of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards in a production setting.

Shift Pattern:

The site operates a 24/7 shift system over four weeks, covering days, nights, and weekends. The shifts are 12 hours each, following a continental pattern:

• Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off
• Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
• Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days
• Week 4 – 7 off

What We Offer:

• Friendly atmosphere
• Career progression
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Holiday entitlement: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 12 months)
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£500)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Eye test vouchers
• Free Tea/Coffee

Work Experience:

Logistics

Education:

Adult Education Qualifications: N/A

Worker Type:

Regular

Why Choose Us:

Join the Saica Group for a purpose-driven career aligned with your values. Collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future and make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to occupational risk prevention, environmental protection, quality, and equal opportunities. We aim to balance professional and personal life.

All CVs will be handled in accordance with data protection laws and archived unless cancellation or correction is requested.

Join us today and help shape tomorrow's sustainable solutions with the Saica Group.