Warehouse FLT Operative

SHARPAK; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of packaging solutions in Aylesham, England, is seeking a Warehouse FLT Operative. This entry-level role involves assisting with daily warehouse operations, including loading/unloading goods and operating forklifts. Candidates should have some experience in warehousing or manufacturing, although training is available. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical Cash Plan

Extra Holidays

Paid Breaks

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Valid forklift license is a plus, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse Team Leaders with daily operations.
• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment to move stock.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Pallet truck

Job description

SHARPAK Aylesham, England, United Kingdom

Warehouse FLT Operative

SHARPAK Aylesham, England, United Kingdom

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The Company

Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform.

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to assist the warehouse Team Leaders and Managers to ensure the smooth running of all warehouse duties, loading or unloading of trailers, full pallet and case picking, receiving stock, cleaning and cycle counts. Working both alone and as part of a team, this role is a combination of using mechanical handling equipment and manual handling.

Shifts Available:

Rotating Days (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for location of stock receipts into the warehouse after ensuring that the paperwork and goods are correct, raising any discrepancies to the Team Leaders and Managers.
• Responsibility for picking goods from stock as and when required as directed by the Team Leaders or Managers.
• Operation of mechanical handling equipment (Counterbalance, Pivot, Reach and Pedestrian pallet trucks) to move pallets around the warehouse in order to meet business needs.
• To ensure that goods are loaded and unloaded as directed by the Team Leader or Manager ensuring that goods are correct and not damaged.
• To perform stock movements as required in accordance with the Company’s procedures.
• Full adherence to health and safety policy and procedures at all times, reporting any broken, defective or faulty equipment to a manager to ensure the safety of all staff.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have counterbalance or pivot forklift truck experience and warehousing/manufacturing experience, although full training will be provided.

Why Work With Us?

At Sharpak Aylesham, we think people do their best when they feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to make make work more enjoyable and assist you along the way - and we're always looking for new ways to improve what we offer.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join the team:

Life Assurance - from day one, we've got you covered

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential support when you need it

Medical Cash Plan - money back on everyday health costs

Extra Holidays - 22 days plus bank holidays, and even more the longer you’re with us

Paid Breaks - yes, really!

Long Service Awards - we love to celebrate your milestones

If this sounds like the role for you, then apply today

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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