Material Supply Operative/ Forklift Driver
Location: Newmarket Hourly Pay: £14.81PH Overtime Pay: £18.51ph Working Hours: 14:00pm - 22:00pm Monday to Friday Job Type: Full time | Permanent
My client is currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Material Supply Operative with a reach truck licence to join their team in a fast-paced factory environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene organisation and safety while supporting production operations.
Job Summary
This role focuses on general hygiene and material supply duties across the site. You will play a key part in ensuring the factory environment remains clean organised and fully stocked to support smooth production processes. Flexibility is essential as you may also be required to support as a Factory Production Operative when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out daily pre-start inspections of the yard
Monitor and maintain pallet levels within the production area
Ensure changing rooms are stocked with appropriate PPE
Replenish washing stations with soap sanitiser and hand towels
Sort uniform deliveries and manage distribution
Dispose of waste correctly including sorting waste bags into skips or compactors
Flatten cardboard and operate the cardboard bailer
Maintain cleanliness of the rear yard and surrounding floor areas
Follow all company procedures risk assessments and health and safety regulations including COSHH
Wear all required PPE for each task
Maintain high personal hygiene and adhere to company hygiene standards
Follow clean as you go practices ensuring work areas are tidy and hazard free
Operate machinery in line with training and competence
Work across different areas to support operational flexibility
Report hazards defects or near misses to the Team Leader
Ensure all products and racks are labelled correctly for traceability
Complete all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Support continuous improvement across safety quality and efficiency
Escalate issues and assist with resolving operational challenges
Follow Defacto procedures including booking activities correctly
Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a food production/ manufacturing environment
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong attention to detail particularly with paperwork and compliance
Experience using systems such as Defacto for booking processes is advantageous
Valid Reach Truck licence
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply below!
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