The Operative is responsible for assisting the Order Pickers, packing finished goods, assisting in the Engineered Timber Department and operating a Side Loader when required. The Operative ensures that all goods and services are picked and produced safely and efficiently; that they are of the right quality and quantity and that they are handled, picked and produced on time, to the satisfaction of the customer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Using the Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) to handle goods and load and unload vehicles in a safe and professional manner, adhering to all training and legislative rules at all times.
Making sure that products are produced/packed on time and are of good quality
Ensuring quality standards are adhered to when performing packing and engineered timber duties
Ensuring all relevant machinery is correctly maintained and is in good working order
Monitoring product standards and assisting management with implementing quality-control programmes
Working with managers and supervisors to implement the company's policies and goals
Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
Assisting with Engineered Timber Department duties
Assisting the Production Manager and supervisors in all aspects of operations
Key Skills include:
A good knowledge of modern timber yard operating techniques
Initiative and problem solving skills
Diplomacy and sensitivity
Resourcefulness and the ability to troubleshoot
Analytical skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Organisational abilities
Basic IT skills
Basic knowledge of current relevant legislation, regulations, and associated procedures and how to comply with them
Basic Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation
Associated skills and familiarity with lifting equipment
Current lifting equipment licenses/certification
Working hours - 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday. You will be required to work additional hours upon request to fulfil duties and responsibilities
Location - Cradley Heath B64
Pay - £13.10ph
Position is Temporary leading to Permanent position
Please ensure you have the relevant in date Licence to operate the Side Loader FLT
Position is a manual role and will include some lifting
To Apply - please submit CV in the first instance
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