Logistics Operator

SAICA PAPER FRANCE; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flexible packaging company in Wigan is seeking a Logistics Operator to join its dynamic team. The role involves operating forklifts, maintaining health and safety standards, and managing pallet stocks. The ideal candidate will have a forklift license and experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. This position offers a friendly atmosphere, opportunities for progression, and various employee benefits, including holiday pay and a sick pay scheme.

Benefits

Friendly atmosphere

Opportunities for progression

Employee of the Month awards

22 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Sick pay scheme after 12 months

Refer a Friend scheme (£500)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform, eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Licensed forklift truck driver.
• Experience in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Basic administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehousing equipment safely, including forklifts.
• Ensure compliance with site health and safety standards.
• Help keep Hall 3 and the yard clean and tidy.

Skills

Licensed forklift truck driver – Counterbalance, Bendi & Powered Pallet Trucks

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Experience in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment

Basic administration and record-keeping skills

Computer and administrative skills

Knowledge 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: 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.

Your key duties will include:

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 your duties. Identify and promptly 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 each 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, ensuring the strap is weighed and all waste is removed to the waste holding location outside.
6. Empty the cardboard skip on the shop floor, remove unused cores, and ensure waste is disposed of properly.
7. Remove, weigh, and record used setup reels from print and conversion, disposing of them in waste skips outside.
8. Keep Hall 3 and the yard clean and tidy, brushing walkways and removing debris.
9. Wrap, strap, and book in finished goods.
10. Manage pallet stocks, ensuring used pallets are removed, stock levels are maintained, and interleaves are restocked.
11. Store pallets safely and efficiently.
12. Load and unload deliveries using forklifts or pallet trucks, log deliveries, and ensure documentation is properly handled.
13. Support colleagues and carry out additional duties as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Attributes:

• Licensed forklift truck driver – Counterbalance, Bendi & Powered Pallet Trucks.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Basic administration and record-keeping skills.
• Computer and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards in production.

The site operates a 24/7 shift system over a four-week pattern, including days, nights, and weekends. The role involves 12-hour shifts across this pattern.

What We Offer:

• Friendly atmosphere
• Opportunities for progression
• Employee of the Month awards
• 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme after 12 months
• Refer a Friend scheme (£500)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount platform, eye test vouchers, free tea/coffee

Work Experience: Logistics

Education: N/A

Worker Type: Regular

Why Choose Us:

Joining Saica Group means pursuing a purpose-driven career aligned with your values. Collaborate with like-minded individuals to build a sustainable future and make a meaningful impact.

Saica Group is committed to occupational safety, environmental protection, quality, and equal opportunities. We strive to balance professional and personal life.

All CVs will be handled according to data protection laws and archived unless cancellation or correction is requested in writing.

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