Warehouse FLT Operative

Sharpak Aylesham Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in plastic packaging is seeking dedicated warehouse operatives to join their dynamic team. This role involves a mix of mechanical handling and manual tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of warehouse duties. You'll be responsible for stock management, operating various forklifts, and maintaining safety standards. With shifts available both at night and during the day, this position offers flexibility and the chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced setting and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with counterbalance or pivot forklift trucks is preferred.
• Previous warehousing or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading trailers and ensure stock accuracy.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment to move pallets efficiently.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and report any equipment issues.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Manual Handling

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Pivot Forklift

Reach Truck

Pedestrian Pallet Truck

Job description

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:

Nights (10pm-6am)

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.

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