Warehouse Operative

DS Smith; Swadlincote; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith in Swadlincote is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our site-based team. You will handle daily warehouse tasks, operate MHE for receipt, putaway and picking, and assist in producing high quality packaging using semi-automated machinery.

A safety-focused approach and accuracy are essential. Desirable FLT licenses for Reach Truck and Counterbalance, familiarity with warehouse software, and prior warehouse/production experience will support your success in this role at Mercia Park,

Qualifications

• FLT licence for Reach Truck and Counterbalance desirable.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems desirable.
• Experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferred.
• Ability to carry out warehouse and production tasks effectively.
• Ability to lift objects safely and effectively.
• Good health and safety knowledge.
• Basic maths skills for inventory tasks.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily warehouse tasks and processes in a safe manner.
• Operate MHE to receive, putaway, pick and load pallets.
• Carry out on-foot putaway and picking for customer orders.
• Produce high quality packaging using semi-automatic machinery.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Follow SSOW and company procedures for safety.

Skills

FLT Licence (Reach Truck)

FLT Licence (Counterbalance)

Warehouse management systems

Warehouse/production experience

Manual handling

Health & safety knowledge

Basic maths for inventory

Attention to detail

Job description

## Warehouse OperativeApply: Site Based: Swadlincote: Full time: Posted Today: R-14643**About the role** We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our team at Mercia Park, Swadlincote. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling various tasks within the warehouse, ensuring warehouse tasks are carried out efficiently whilst following all H&S procedures *Main 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 raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management* Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met* Using hand held terminals and printers to conduct warehouse tasks* Carrying out daily warehouse activities using MHE to receive, putaway, pick and load pallets of stock for customer orders* Carrying out daily warehouse activities on foot to putaway and pick customer orders in to cages* Carrying out daily warehouse production activities using semi-automated machinery to produce high quality packaging for customer orders **About you** *Minimum requirements:* * Desirable - FLT License for Reach Truck & Counterbalance* Desirable - Familiarity with warehouse management systems* Experience in a warehouse or production environment* Ability to conduct and carry out warehouse and production tasks effectively* Ability to lift objects safely and effectively* Good health and safety knowledge* Basic maths skills for inventory tasks* Good attention to detail **Benefits** * Competitive salary* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays* Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Employee Discounts* Cycle to work scheme **Location:** Swadlincote **Working hours**: *Monday to Friday – AM (6am to 2.30pm) and PM (2.30pm to 11pm) working shifts - One week rotation Monday to Friday. NB. Currently there is an interim arrangement where the warehouse are working 11.30am to 8pm instead of 2.30pm-11pm.* **Salary:*** **Level 1 (£14.34 ph inc. Shift Premium)*** **Level 2 (£16.34 ph inc. Shift Premium)** *Please note: Candidates who hold an FLT licence for Reach Truck and Counterbalance may be eligible for the Level 2 salary.**If you do not have these qualifications, you will start on the Level 1 salary.* **About us** We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! **Fair recruitment at DS Smith** ***To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.*** ***Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria***