Warehouse Operator

Ahlstrom; Duns; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary – up to £35k per annum & Site Bonus

Generous pension scheme (company matches up to 8%)

Cycle to work scheme

Service awards

Employee assistance programme

36 Days Holiday

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

Ahlstrom in Duns seeks a dedicated Logistics team member for a permanent position, working 4 x 10-hour shifts. You'll ensure efficient imports and exports while maintaining safety and quality throughout the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will possess strong computer literacy and organisational skills, with experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment being advantageous. Join us for a rewarding career with great benefits, including a generous pension scheme and 36 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Good computer literacy skills, including competency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and efficient service throughout the internal and external supply chain.
• Operate forklifts safely and effectively.
• Unload and handle various materials safely.
• Maintain warehouse areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Check, record, and produce key operational documentation.
• Accurately manage data using the warehouse management system.
• Contribute positively to team performance.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ahlstrom is a global leader in fiber-based materials, providing innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across diverse industries.

Department: Logistics

Position Type: Permanent, 4 x 10 hour day shifts Monday – Friday, plus every third weekend (8 hour day shift Saturday and Sunday).

Why join our team?

• Salary – up to £35k per annum & Site Bonus
• Generous pension scheme (company will match up to 8%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service awards
• Electrical vehicle charging
• Occupational health services
• Free flu vaccinations
• Angling permit for the River Whiteadder
• Employee assistance programme
• Company social events
• Income Protection Scheme
• 36 Days Holiday
• Training & Development – We invest in employee growth with ongoing training, professional development courses, and opportunities to develop

The Role:

Working as a key member of our small but active warehouse team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth movement of imports and exports across our operation. Supporting and promoting a strong safety culture, you will help deliver an efficient, high‑quality service throughout our internal and external supply chain activities.

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing a safe and efficient service throughout the internal and external supply chain
• Operating forklifts safely and effectively
• Unloading and handling a variety of materials including wood pulp, fibres, chemicals, bulk tanks, Kymene, caustic and acid products, packaging materials, pallets, and abaca pulp
• Maintaining warehouse areas in accordance with 5S standards
• Checking, recording, and producing key operational documentation, including delivery notes and export paperwork
• Accurately recording and managing data using our computerised warehouse management system
• Contributing positively to team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Good computer literacy skills, including competency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.