Warehouse Operative

ForFarmers; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ForFarmers in Carmarthen seeks a Warehouse Operator to ensure stock is organised and controlled in the Carmarthen mill warehouse, and to manage raw material intake. You should be able to work shifts and ideally hold a forklift license. Strong organisation and attention to quality are essential.

You'll support the Production and Transport teams, perform loading tasks, take samples, and maintain safe, clean work areas while complying with weight limits and paperwork requirements.

Qualifications

• Forklift license preferred.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Willing to work shifts (days and nights).

Responsibilities

• Review current Production status against vehicle loading requirements to determine which products are ready to load.
• Discuss with the Team Manager any issues regarding bin management and loading order.
• Carry appropriate communication device (radio or mobile) for contact with other personnel at all times.
• Check vehicle compartments are set correctly and locked prior to loading.
• Check for cross contamination prior to loading and report incidences to Shift Leader.
• Operate FLT to load totes, tote out or any other warehouse work and fill in paperwork.
• Take samples of finished product and report deficiencies in quality or product shortages to Shift Leader.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded according to gross and axle weight limits; sheet up vehicles when moving between out-loading and weighbridge and after loading.
• Leave cab clean and tidy.
• Contribute to Mill & Transport Team effectiveness through cooperation and good communication with other mill and transport staff.
• Take part in training activities deemed necessary; keep work areas clean and tidy and follow cleaning routines.

Skills

Forklift license

Organisational skills

Job description

Summary

Reporting to: Production Manager

Reference: R9824

Shifts: Days and Nights

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for ensuring stock is organised and controlled, within the Warehouse at Carmarthen mill. You will also be accountable for the intake of Raw Materials. The successful candidate for this role will be required to work shifts, and preferably have a forklift license. You will have good organisation skills and a keen eye for quality and detail.

Summary

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for ensuring stock is organised and controlled, within the Warehouse at Carmarthen mill. You will also be accountable for the intake of Raw Materials. The successful candidate for this role will be required to work shifts, and preferably have a forklift license. You will have good organisation skills and a keen eye for quality and detail.

Purpose of the Job

• Review current Production status against vehicle loading requirements to determine which products are ready to load. Discuss with the Team Manager any issues regarding bin management, and order of loading. Carry appropriate communication device (radio or mobile phone) so that contact can be made with other personnel at all times.
• Check vehicle compartments are set correctly and locked prior to loading. Check for cross contamination prior to loading and report incidences to Shift Leader.
• Operate FLT to load totes, tote out or any other warehouse work and fill in the appropriate paperwork.
• Take samples of finished product. Report any deficiencies in quality or product shortages to Shift Leader.
• Ensure that vehicles are loaded according to gross and axle weight limits. Sheet up vehicles when moving between out-loading and weighbridge and when loading is completed. Leave cab clean and tidy.
• Contribute to Mill & Transport Team effectiveness through co-operation and good communication with other mill and transport staff.
• Take part in training activities that the Company deems necessary to be either part of the job or an additional requirement.
• Ensure that work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state and that cleaning routines are followed.
• Carry out Risk Assessments prior to commencement of work where appropriate.
• Ensure that the work environment is kept in a clean and tidy state.