FLT Driver|Warehouse Operative

Job description
FLT Driver / Warehouse Operative

£12/hr- £13.40/hr depending on experience

Leeds, UK – site based

Full time

FACER. Progressive Printed Packaging is a dynamic & innovative printed packaging manufacturer operating for over eight decades, growing consistently with an exciting future.

An environment of continuous improvement, education, innovation & challenge. FACER offers a competitive package including generous holiday, great benefits such as group life assurance, health cash plan, wider health & medical benefits, and pension.

FACER, a World Land Trust certified carbon balanced manufacturer, produces high-quality printed folding carton packaging as well innovative niche packaging solutions for world recognised brands, through to SME’s & start-ups.

Looking for evidence of exceptional ability from committed, highly skilled professionals. You will be responsible for a broad range of warehouse duties including FLT driving, stripping die-cut packaging from its sheet waste, packing, palletising & delivery of high-quality products, requiring speed, operational efficiency, thorough organisation & attention to detail. It is essential you have a current FLT licence.

Willing to bring ideas to the team & do whatever it takes in a fast-paced environment. A huge opportunity to be part of a progressive company with a tight-knit positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities
• Thoroughly listen to, read & interpret production instructions
• Forklift driving
• Broad general warehouse operations & duties
• Strip product from pallets of die-cut flat sheet material
• Assist machine operators (training provided)
• Quality check & inspect stripped product with a meticulous eye for consistency & detail whilst maintaining speed & efficiency
• Appropriately pack, label & palletise product
• Produce delivery notes & arrange delivery consignments
• Work at pace to meet estimated & targeted packing speeds
• Involvement in Health & Safety / Fire Safety / First Aid / Waste Management

Candidate Requirements
• FLT licence & FLT experience essential
• Experience in a similar role involving high levels of physical activity, quality inspection, machine assistant, packing & palletising
• Strong IT skills, including use of bespoke systems, email & the full Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Ability to adapt to new software & systems
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Positive attitude towards challenges arising in production
• Professional communication manner
• Experience in Health & Safety / IOSH / Fire Safety / First Aid / Waste Management - any / all a bonus
• Experience assisting machine operators or operating machinery - a bonus
• Willingness to assist in all areas necessary

The company is seeking committed candidates who will settle for nothing less than excellence in their day-to-day performance to meet the needs of demanding loyal clients.

FACER offers a competitive package including generous holiday, great benefits such as group life assurance, health cash plan, wider health & medical benefits, and pension.

An exciting chance to become an integral part of a dynamic growing company.