Stockyard Operative

This Stockyard Operative vacancy is working with a leading UK manufacturer. The site is a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility, offering a fantastic opportunity to work in a leading manufacturing plant at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Within this position you will be responsible for operating manufacturing machinery, loading on to lorries using a 2 pronged counterbalanced forklift truck, and at times the manual handling and packing of products, full training is provided for operating machinery specific to this role.

Based in the Aldridge area, this Stockyard Operative position is offered on a permanent basis with industry leading benefits, within a friendly working environment.

What's in it for you as Stockyard Operative:
Basic Salary of 33,878 per annum, plus overtime at a premium x 1.5/2
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday DAYS ONLY 8am - 4pm - no nights, plus excellent holidays, excellent overtime opportunities for those who want it.

Duration: permanent opportunity with an industry leading manufacturer
Location: Aldridge

Key responsibilities of Stockyard Operative will lie in the following functional areas:
Loading on to lorries using a 2 pronged counterbalanced forklift truck
The production of high-quality products operating production machinery
The manual packing and movement of heavy products
Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S's housekeeping and environmental management
Operations of a range of machines as part of a multi-skilled team
Ensure areas are inspected / maintained in accordance with local Health & Safety Standards and work within Standard Safe Operating Procedures
To deliver continuous improvements
Assist in the development of SSOP's and Risk Assessments

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Valid Counterbalanced forklift licence
We are looking for around 5 years previous experience as a Stockyard Operative working within a manufacturing environment operating machinery.
An excellent level of health and safety in the workplace awareness, capable of working in a safe and efficient manner

Please apply now!