Overview
Lead Forklift Operator at Butternut Box | B Corp
Location: Blyth Services S81 (near Worksop)
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the Warehouse team; report to the Warehouse Team Leader. You will oversee 12 operational team members across 3 Lead Operators per shift and ensure smooth running of Warehouse operations including but not limited to:
* Goods in (In take)
* Moving Raw Materials to Production
* Moving finished goods to fulfilment to be packed for customer orders
* Loading Trailers with packed customer orders
* Export to our European markets
* Aktivities you can expect to plan and coordinate: direct reports' schedules, monitor productivity, work on your own initiative, escalate issues to the Team Manager as required
* Be a hands-on member of the team, carry out tasks when required, and lead by example on the trucks and while leading your team
* Lead the team to uphold the highest standards and demonstrate company values at all times
* Follow all safety procedures, wear protective equipment, and ensure the team does the same
* Operate mechanical handling equipment (MHE) safely and correctly (reach truck, counterbalance and ride-on forklift as required) and perform quality checks to ensure safety
* Complete stock counting and systems transactions, updating spreadsheets and data entry as part of daily duties
* Be the point of contact for the Team Manager for regular updates during shifts
* Attend Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings and occasionally Daily Review Meetings (DRM)
A Paw-fect Candidate
* Previous leadership experience in a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment; experience driving a Reach Truck is essential
* Computer confident to use all online systems (paperless company)
* Experience training a team is advantageous and the willingness to do so is essential
* Passionate about keeping the squad safe at all times
* Numerate and comfortable working with numbers
* Happy with rotating shift schedule (mixture of days/nights and some weekends)
* Hard-working, diligent with a hunger to learn
* Comfortable working with raw materials (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb)
* Comfortable working in a chilled and freezer environment
* Flexible, pragmatic, resilient & humble
* Committed to food quality & safety
* Loves dogs (naturally)
What’s In It For You?
* 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours)
* 39 hours of pre-booked paws days for wellbeing and self care
* £500 annual budget for personal learning and development
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover
* Discounted Gym membership
* Subsidised food from a variety of street food vans and pay day pizzas
* Butternut branded uniform provided
* Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
* Enhanced parental leave
* Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space
* Employee discount on Butternut Box for your furry friend
* Bright kitchen space with lunch facilities and large screen TVs
* Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
* Opportunity to grow and learn with internal training
* Be part of an energetic and high performing team; team socials & events
* Refer a friend bonus up to £500
* Free parking and electric car charging
Things to Consider
* This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster (off the A1(M) and A614 Hill Top Roundabout, Blyth S81 8HG)
* We don’t use external recruitment agencies for assistance on roles
* We aim to respond to all applicants personally; due to high volume, we may not respond to everyone
* We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds
We look forward to receiving your application!
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