Warehouse Operative

Masonite International; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support operations by ensuring the safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of products. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and effective teamwork. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a flexible approach to tasks. Join a diverse team committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Shift allowance for unsociable hours

25 days holiday

Simply Health Benefit Plan

Pension: 5% Employer and 3% Employee contributions

Bonus incentive plan

Life assurance x 2

On-site subsidized canteen

Monthly free meal from the canteen

Qualifications

• Previous order picking experience required.
• High level of numeracy and literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick products accurately and on time.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of products.
• Operate in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Integrity Under Pressure

Flexibility in Every Fibre

People are Key

Education

GCSEs level D-G

NVQ Level 1

International Vocational Certificate (IVQ)

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck license

VNA license

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-140075

We heard you knock!

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Reporting to: Warehouse Supervisor

Direct reports: None

Department: Warehouse & Logistics

Business Unit/Organisation: Barnsley (Premdor)

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of this role is to support business operations and customer demand by ensuring the safe and efficient receipt of products from production into the warehouse, the safe and effective storage of products, and the timely dispatch of products from the warehouse.

Main responsibilities

• Pick products correctly and accurately, and in line with specified deadlines.
• Be accountable for the quality of the work you carry out.
• Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment or a forklift truck.
• Ensure that all lifting and maneuvering of products is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Operate in a safe manner, complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements to ensure your safety and that of others.
• Demonstrate personal integrity by being trustworthy and honest.

Qualifications & experience

• GCSEs level D-G, Key Skills Level 1, NVQ Level 1, International Vocational Certificate (IVQ).
• A counterbalance forklift truck license and/or VNA license is essential.
• Previous order picking experience.
• Excellent timekeeping and good attendance in previous employment.
• Trustworthy, open, honest, and constructive.
• Flexible approach to duties and tasks; able to adapt to current and future business needs.
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure or poor quality.
• Willing to undergo training on low-level order picking trucks.
• High level of numeracy and literacy, as work is allocated through data terminals.

Skills & attributes

• Target Zero: Regard safety as your personal responsibility.
• Integrity Under Pressure: Be self-aware, maintain composure, do the right thing, and make the right choices when no one is looking.
• People are Key: Be kind, supportive, reliable, and respectful.
• Hold the Door Open: Communicate clearly, listen, and participate as a team.
• Flexibility in Every Fibre: Be flexible, embrace change, and the benefits it brings.
• Crossing the Threshold: Commit to delivering quality for our customers.
• Results Hinge on Accountability: Do what you say you are going to do.

Company Benefits

• Shift allowance for unsociable hours; 2 or 3 shift rotational days, afternoons, nights.
• 25 days holiday, with up to 3 extra days for Christmas holidays.
• Simply Health Benefit Plan.
• Pension: 5% Employer and 3% Employee contributions.
• Bonus incentive plan.
• Life assurance x 2.
• On-site subsidized canteen.
• Monthly free meal from the canteen.

Equal Opportunity Declaration

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