Company:
Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated Yard Person to join our manufacturing team in Aylesham. This permanent, full-time role is essential for maintaining the efficiency of our production operations. The Yard Person will ensure that the factory, warehouses and external areas are kept clean and tidy to a high standard, documenting what areas have been cleaned. The Yard Person will assist warehouse/packing desk staff with general duties as when required by team leaders or management. To be able to carry out general maintenance.
Responsibilities:
• To be responsible in maintaining the high standard of hygiene for the external/internal areas of the factory and warehouses.
• To ensure all cleaning schedule documentation is completed correctly each day.
• To be motivated, prioritise work load, work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• To operate the waste compactor and skip refuse system.
• To ensure all cleaning stations have the full and correct equipment.
• To be able to fulfil general building maintenance and painting tasks.
• To assist within the logistics department any duties to achieve the company’s objectives.
• To comply with all health & Safety regulations and work within the company’s safe working practices.
• All other such task deemed reasonable by the line manager and commensurate with the post
Qualifications:
* Previous experience in a yard or warehouse environment, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
* Good oral communication skills, giving the post-holder the ability to deal confidently with a range of people at all levels.
* Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
* Ability to work autonomously to a high standard, either alone or as part of a wider team
* Ability to operate forklifts and other yard machinery (valid licence preferred) is desirable.
* Ability to undertake manual handling tasks repetitively, of weights up to 25kg
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Hard working, keen to learn and Flexible
* To possess a methodical and proactive work ethic