Warehouse Operative - Days

Just Recruitment Group; Maldon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded manufacturing organisation near Maldon to recruit a Warehouse Operative on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on loading/unloading, picking, packing, and stock rotation in a fast-paced setting, meeting customer requirements and adhering to site procedures.

Key duties include operating a Counterbalance FLT, performing daily FLT checks, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication with hauliers and line managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in high speed FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and HSE processes and legislation.
• Experience operating Counterbalance FLT with licensed certification.
• Valid driving licence to drive on public highways.
• Familiarity with scanners is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load in a busy, fast-paced environment ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Carry out picking and packing duties to support line efficiency.
• Maintain stock rotation and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Report damages and issues to line management and escalate where required.
• Conduct pre-loading/unloading vehicle inspections and ensure safe loading of goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across the warehouse.

Skills

FMCG environment

FLT operation

HSE compliance

Valid driving licence

Scanner systems

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Just Recruitment is working with a well regarded, industry leading, manufacturing organisation, based on the outskirts of Maldon - they are looking for a 'Warehouse Operative' on a fixed term contract - for 12 months. For the right candidate this could be extended or turn in to a permanent role.

The key purpose of this role is to support the overall warehouse function, to unload and load in a busy and fast paced environment - ensuring customer needs are met and exceeded and business processes are followed at all times.

Key duties

• Drive Counterbalance FLT on a regular basis
• Ensure FLT checks are carried out daily and failures reported via internal system
• Carry out picking of products in a timely and accurate manner
• Support packing room ensuring packaging material is always available to support line efficiency
• Ensure Stock rotation is done in compliance with agreed site standards
• Report all damages to stock controller/line manager and locate in quarantine once advised
• Complete pre-loading/unloading vehicle inspections and ensure drivers follow the site rules
• Ensure vehicle is loaded with out damages
• Transferring of products to standard pallets
• Loading and unloading of vehicle containers
• Maintain effective communication with hauliers, line management
• Follow site escalation procedures in the event of issues, non-compliance and failures
• Ensure all personnel visiting area follow site HSE procedures
• Ensure product is delivered/despatched with correct documentation
• Ensure weekly cleaning schedule is completed and updated via internal system
• Take reasonable and practical care of personal health and safety and of others who may be required to implement any legal or company directives regarding health and safety at work
• Maintain and drive all standards relating to Health & Safety, quality, and hygiene

Knowledge, skills & experience required:

• Practical experience of working within a high speed/FMCG manufacturing operation is essential
• Knowledge of manufacturing and HSE process and legislation is essential
• Experience of driving Counterbalance FLT, and a valid, externally accredited licence, is essential
• Valid driving licence to drive on public highways is essential
• Understanding of working with scanners is an advantage

Working hours 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday - 8am - 4:15pm

This is a fabulous opportunity to work with an expanding organisation, that truly values the team and offers a great salary and exceptional benefits package