Overview
Join to apply for the Warehouse & Auto-Palletisation Operator role at TieTalent.
Location: Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn).
Contract: Initial 6-month temporary contract. On-site role.
Shift pattern: Rotating 3-shift pattern, Monday to Friday. Monday to Thursday: 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am; Friday: 6am–1pm, 1pm–8pm, 8pm–3am.
Responsibilities
* Operate a range of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Reach Truck and Counterbalance Forklift, and run an automated palletisation system.
* Unload inbound deliveries, put away stock, and load outbound goods with safe and efficient handling.
* Complete delivery and dispatch paperwork and carry out relevant system tasks using Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Autostore/JDE).
* Maintain accurate pallet management, including tracking and supplying pallets to production.
* Perform general operation and basic maintenance (including clearing blockages and reporting defects) of the automated palletising equipment; occasional use of a scissor lift may be required.
* Conduct regular cleaning and safety checks (MHE inspections, risk assessments, 6S audits) to maintain a safe, clean, and organised workplace.
Qualifications & Skills
* Valid Reach Truck and Counterbalance Forklift Licences (essential).
* Proven experience in a warehouse environment with goods in/out and stock handling processes.
* Hands-on experience operating machinery, ideally including automated palletisation systems.
* Good IT skills with experience using Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Autostore/JDE) and Microsoft Office.
* Strong awareness of health & safety standards and ability to perform equipment checks and follow site procedures.
What’s in it for you?
* Medicash health cash plan/Digital GP/Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion) and Cancer care
* Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
* Holiday buy scheme
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* KP4ME online benefits, discounts, wellbeing information and tools
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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