Production Support Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Henlow; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Interaction Recruitment is advertising a Production Support Operative in Henlow, Bedfordshire, to join a busy manufacturing operation. The role involves supporting daily production, ensuring materials are available, and maintaining stock records.

You will operate a forklift, move materials, receive deliveries, and assist with mould changes and waste handling. A forklift licence and experience in a warehouse setting are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift truck licence or recognised forklift qualification.
• Experience handling, moving and organising raw materials.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to update stock records.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to work rotating early and late shifts.

Responsabilités

• Support daily production operations in line with manufacturing schedules and priorities.
• Operate a forklift truck to safely move, load and unload materials.
• Receive, check and book in raw materials and deliveries.
• Issue and distribute raw materials to production lines and machinery.
• Maintain accurate stock records using computerised inventory systems.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation procedures.
• Ensure production areas are supplied with the materials required to maintain efficiency.
• Assist production teams with machinery mould changes and general production support.
• Wrap, prepare and move pallets between production and warehouse areas.
• Support the movement and handling of larger materials and products, including two-person lifting tasks.
• Operate cardboard and plastic compactors and assist with waste management.
• Safely handle and dispose of production waste in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with general housekeeping and maintaining clean, organised working areas.
• Work closely with production, warehouse and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

Connaissances

Forklift licence

Stock control

Manual handling

Team player

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Production Support Operative - Manufacturing

Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Rotating shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm

Overtime: Available

The Opportunity

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Production Support Operative on behalf of an established manufacturing company based in Henlow, Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment to join a busy and well-established operation.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting daily production activities, ensuring materials are available when required, maintaining stock accuracy and assisting with the smooth running of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations in line with manufacturing schedules and priorities.
• Operate a forklift truck to safely move, load and unload materials.
• Receive, check and book in raw materials and deliveries.
• Issue and distribute raw materials to production lines and machinery.
• Maintain accurate stock records using computerised inventory systems.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation procedures.
• Ensure production areas are supplied with the materials required to maintain efficiency.
• Assist production teams with machinery mould changes and general production support.
• Wrap, prepare and move pallets between production and warehouse areas.
• Support the movement and handling of larger materials and products, including two-person lifting tasks.
• Operate cardboard and plastic compactors and assist with waste management.
• Safely handle and dispose of production waste in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with general housekeeping and maintaining clean, organised working areas.
• Work closely with production, warehouse and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift truck licence or recognised forklift qualification.
• Experience handling, moving and organising raw materials.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to update stock records.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to work rotating early and late shifts.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience using SAP or a similar stock management system.
• Knowledge of FIFO stock control procedures.
• Experience supporting manufacturing machinery or production lines.
• Experience assisting with mould changes.
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