Plant Operator - Warehouse

Knauf; Immingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials manufacturer is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator at their Immingham Plant. The role involves operating forklifts, ensuring safety protocols, and efficiently loading trucks within a warehouse environment. Candidates should have a valid forklift license and experience in similar settings. This position offers a competitive salary up to £32,000 plus benefits, as well as opportunities for community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid leave for community commitments

Healthcare benefits

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Certified to operate forklifts.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous quality checks and monitor operations.
• Ensure the forklift truck is well-maintained.
• Accurately pick orders and efficiently load trucks.
• Communicate any issues promptly.
• Identify and segregate defective products.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety protocols

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Truck license

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Warehouse Team could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Reporting into the Warehouse Chargehands, we are searching for a team member to join us a Mobile Plant Operator at our Immingham Plant.

This role requires you to work a mix of days and nights on a 3-week rolling shift pattern. Shifts are 12 hours, either 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am.

Can you say yes?

• Are you certified to operate forklifts?
• Are you comfortable working in environments with strict safety protocols?
• Have you previously worked in a fast-paced warehouse environment?

If so, we would welcome your application!

What you'll be doing:

As a Warehouse Plant Operator, you will work efficiently and accurately within the warehouse, performing continuous quality checks and monitoring operations. You will ensure the forklift truck is well-maintained and contribute to high customer satisfaction by verifying that the correct goods are loaded onto vehicles and dispatched on time.

• Adhere to company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Accurately pick orders and efficiently load trucks.
• Promptly communicate any issues to the appropriate personnel for swift resolution and ensure smooth shift handovers to maintain seamless loading operations.
  
• Ensure high-quality products are delivered to customers.
• Comply with all quality systems to guarantee product standards.
• Follow established operating procedures.
• Keep detailed records and report issues clearly and accurately.
• Identify and segregate defective products, ensuring damaged items are replaced with new pallets.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of site systems and adhere to all safety protocols.
• Perform any other tasks required to fulfill your role effectively.

What we'd love for you to have:

• The ability to read and interpret dispatch notes accurately.
• Experience working within quality systems.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck license
• Flexibility to work shifts, including; days, nights and weekends.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary up to £32,000 + bonus.
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days.