Process Operator/Counter Balance Forklift Driver

Workshop Recruitment; Warblington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Process Operator/Forklift Driver in Havant. The ideal candidate will hold a current counterbalance licence and have a good educational background. Responsibilities include ensuring machine setup, monitoring product quality, and complying with safety legislation. A reliable team player who can also work independently is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Current fork truck counterbalance licence is mandatory.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Must have a steady employment record and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine is set up and monitor product quality.
• Measure and load raw materials as required.
• Complete Quality Control tests and inform supervision of issues.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices at all times.

Skills

Current fork truck counterbalance licence

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Education

Good level of general education

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Havant is looking to recruit a Process Operator/Forklift Driver, you must be able to work the below shift pattern and have a current Counter Balance Licence.

Hours

40 hours per week - 3 shift rotating system (0700 - 1445; 1445 - 2245; 2245 - 0700hrs). Pattern: Days - Nights - Afternoon.

Main Duties

• To ensure that the machine is set up to the relevant specification and to monitor product quality as required.
• To request, measure and load all raw materials as required.
• To ensure that all production requirements are met to the best of the Operators ability and that machine outputs are maximised at all times.
• To complete first off Quality Control tests and continuously monitor at a frequency specified by the Q.C test schedule (Ash, MFI, and volatiles, chip quality) immediately informing supervision of any quality deviations as they arise.
• To ensure effective communication and to keep the Shift Supervisor suitably informed of production status at all times highlighting any issues or problems as and when they arise.
• To adhere to all procedures and disciplines relating to any equipment or activity upon which you may be required to work.
• To maintain good housekeeping practices at all times.
• Follow all procedures and instructions that are designed in accordance with ISO 9001 to ensure the quality of the product and/or services provided is maintained.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and company policy for maintaining safe working conditions including equipment, drawing attention to hazards and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. All necessary safety devices and/or protective equipment must be used.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education.
• Current fork truck counterbalance licence.
• Literate, numerate, accurate - good with basic figures.
• Steady employment record and reliability.
• Able to work as a member of a team.
• Able to work on own initiative.