Materials Handler

Meridian Business Support; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Materials Handler/FLT Driver for a company based in Stone Cross Business Park, Golborne. The role focuses on optimizing raw material flow to production and requires forklift operation alongside supporting production teams.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively within the team, and uphold stringent health and safety standards. Immediate start and weekly pay are available."

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a busy manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Control and optimize raw material flow to production.
• Support line technician with material changes.
• Loading and unloading of materials (FLT operation).
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the area.
• Adhere to good H&S practices in all duties.
• Coordinate with other departments to align material flow with the production plan.
• General cleaning duties around the production area.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Health & safety

Tools

FLT license

Job description

Meridian business support is recruiting for a Materials Handler / FLT driver for a Company based in Stone Cross Business Park, Golborne area.

Main purpose of the role - To ensure the control and flow of raw materials to the production department is optimized.

Works closely with other team members to mitigate any material impacts on the production plan.

Duties include:

• To ensure the control of raw material is optimized for the department
• Support line technician with material changes
• Loading and unloading of materials for the department (use of FLT)
• Ensure all areas within the job scope are maintained to high level of housekeeping
• To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with good H&S practice
• Works with other departments to ensure the material flow is in accordance with the production plan
• General cleaning duties brushing a hoovering around the production area

Experience Required:

• Previously held a position within a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment ideally supporting movement of products and/or materials
• Excellent team player and can communicate effectively
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety procedures within a busy manufacturing environment

Preferable:

• Hold valid FLT license / Counterbalance (training provided if needed)

Hours & Shifts:

2 x day shift 6AM - 6PM / 2 x night shift 6PM - 6AM then 4 x days OFF

Pay Rate:

13.49 per hour after 42 hours 20.24 per hour

Immediate start available / Weekly pay