Raw Materials Warehouse Operator

Sofidel S.p.A.; Baglan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive salary

Attendance Bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Sofidel Language Learning Programme

Company Sick Pay

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance (3x annual salary)

Employee discount on company products

20 days' annual leave, increasing to ?

Free onsite parking

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points

Job summary

The Sofidel Group seeks a dedicated forklift operator for our Baglan site in the United Kingdom. The role involves unloading and checking incoming goods, operating FLT and clamp attachments, and ensuring accurate documentation and safe storage across shifts.

We offer full-time employment with a competitive salary, attendance bonus, private health insurance, and pension options. You will work with Day Services and Shift teams to maintain high housekeeping standards and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT license (in-house or external).
• Proven experience operating a forklift truck.
• Experience using clamp and bale attachments (desirable).
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming goods from vehicles and record paperwork.
• Visually inspect incoming loads to match paperwork.
• Run quality checks on incoming goods and maintain records.
• Transport goods using FLT/clamps and store them correctly.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Operate FLT safely while meeting productivity targets.
• Move reels and raw materials from warehouse to production areas.
• Identify product damage and report quality issues.

Skills

FLT license

Forklift operation

Clamp attachments

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift truck

Clamp attachments

Job description

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With operations in 12 European countries and 12 U.S. States, we employ over 9,500 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products—such as toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins—are distributed in more than 50 countries.

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With operations in 12 European countries and 12 U.S. States, we employ over 9,500 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability and inclusivity. Our products—such as toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins—are distributed in more than 50 countries.

We own well-known brands including Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, and also produce for private-label retailers. Through the Papernet brand, we serve the Away-from-Home sector, providing quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

PURPOSE

To guarantee raw materials and parent reels unloading, storage and handling in compliance with work instructions and safety guideline.

Main Responsibilities

• Unload incoming goods from the vehicles recording all necessary paperwork
• Carry out visual inspection of all incoming loads to ensure that the load matches the paperwork
• Run quality check of all incoming goods
• Transport goods using proper equipment and efficiently stack and store them in the correct storage bay
• Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed
• Operate FLT / Clamp trucks safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectation
• Transport required reels and raw materials from warehouse to production workstation
• Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
• Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
• Carry out periodic stocktaking activities
• Guarantee the warehouse space optimization
• Transport parent reels from paper mill production area to warehouse if required
• Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
• Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
• To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• To ensure health & safety rules are adhered

THE PERSON

• Valid FLT license - in-house or external
• Proven experience operating a forklift truck
• Experience using clamp and bale attachments (desirable).
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and safe working practices.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time employment
• Competitive salary
• Attendance Bonus
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Access to the Sofidel Language Learning Programme through an innovative digital platform
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
• Employee discount on company products
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service
• Free onsite parking
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points available on site