Warehouse Operator
Location: Fforestfach, Swansea
Times: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, Currently Dayshift, moving to Morning / afternoon shift.
Timeframe: Permanent
Company Overview
Smile Plastics is an inspiring, fast-moving global design and manufacturing house. We transform plastic waste materials into a core range of products made from 100% recycled, and recyclable plastics, that we sell to the worldwide architectural and interiors markets for furniture and fittings in residential and commercial spaces. Some of our clients include: Paul Smith, Christian Dior, Lush, Ted Baker, Ganni, National Trust, V&A Museum and Selfridges.
Due to an increase in demand, and our expansion plans, we are seeking a multi- talented team member to join our operations crew in the Warehouse Department.
What you will be doing:
* Quality checking of incoming manufactured product & materials
* Supporting with inventory & stock takes, updating online stock sheets, where required
* Operating machinery to produce recycled plastic materials ready for production: Operating the material shredder - to re-cycle materials, operating the blending mixer - to create materials for production, operating the granulating machine - to re-cycle materials for production
* Ensuring materials/packaging etc. for daily production plans are at POU
* Packing orders, as required
* Carrying out habitual housekeeping
* Hitting Warehouse targets, KPIs
* Actively assisting with continual business improvement
* Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations
* Ability to follow strict processes and procedures
* Eager to learn new skills
Who we are looking for:
* 2+ years experience in Warehouse environment
* Fork Lift Truck experience
* Day to day problem solving, with a can-do attitude
* Ability to manually handle panels and products, with excellent manual dexterity.
* Previous experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (min 2 years). Experience in plastics manufacturing is desirable but not essential
* A quality mindset and take pride in the work you do, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
* You will be used to working in a safety-first environment
* A high energy level and target orientated
* Computer literacy: Essential: MS Office (Word & Excel) (basic - intermediate level)
* You must be flexible and adaptable, willing to perform other duties as and when required – we're small and not defined by our job titles
* The ability to work multiple different shift patterns
* A team-focussed mindset with an ability to work on your own and in small teams
* An interest in the environment and recycling is essential
What we can offer:
* £13.00 basic per hour for dayshift increasing to £13.97 per hour for morning /afternoon shift, inclusive of shift allowance.
* Experience of working for a unique, eco-driven company - taking the world's waste and making it useful again
* Here at Smile Plastics, we are all multi-skilled and as a small, expanding company we don't define you by your job title. We encourage staff to develop by supporting knowledge growth, providing on the job and external training
* Small, friendly work environment
* Company share option EMI scheme for you to benefit from the business's financial success as we grow
* Company pension contribution
* 29 days holiday inclusive of statutory bank / public holidays
* 37.5 hrs a week. Monday to Friday dayshift, potential change to 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm. Rotating weekly shift
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£13.97 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Swansea SA5 4DL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Forklift: 1 year (required)
* Warehouse: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Forklift Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/09/2025
Reference ID: SmileWarehouseOperator