Warehouse Operative

TN United Kingdom; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company redefining packaging services. As part of a new operation at a global distribution center, you will play a key role in ensuring safety and efficiency while driving continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and meeting productivity targets. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and personal accountability. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation in packaging solutions.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Digital GP Service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse/production environment is essential.
• Forklift/Counterbalance Truck Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for health and safety while working.
• Operate CAD table and assist with manual operations.
• Drive MHE including counterbalance and reach trucks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift/Counterbalance Truck Licence

Problem-solving

ERP and Warehouse Management systems

Teamwork

Job description

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DS Smith Mercia is a new operation on site at our customer’s premises, where we are implementing a leading packaging service at our Customer’s new Global Parts Distribution centre. We will have onsite production equipment, warehousing area, and an order picking cell to deliver our customers daily packaging requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join DS Smith as we redefine packaging for a changing world.

Reporting into the Shift Manager, key responsibilities will include:

• To be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
• To be responsible for operating the CAD table or assisting with manual operations – machine feeding, take-off, assisting set ups, order picking, housekeeping, etc.
• To be responsible for driving MHE – Counter balance, reach truck, ride on pallet trucks.
• Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
• Helping to drive continuous improvement activities.
• Performing quality checks on inbound materials and checking that picked items are 100% accurate.

Working hours are Monday to Friday on a weekly rotation.

Shift Pattern: 6am – 2:30pm / 2:30pm – 11pm.

About you

• Experience working in a warehouse/production environment
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Forklift/Counterbalance Truck Licence
• Competent at dealing with problems and queries
• Ability to work well independently and with your team
• Able to learn and follow ERP and Warehouse Management systems
• Hourly rate up to £14.38
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Digital GP Service
• Cycle to work scheme