Warehouse Operative - Washington, United Kingdom - Signal Plastics

Signal Plastics

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Warehouse Operative - Signal Plastics (Part of the Omega Plastics Group)
Signal Plastics is a plastic injection moulding business that makes and assembles parts for automotive, industrial and technical customers.

We operate 24 hours a day, 5 days a week with injection moulding presses ranging in size from 40 tonnes to 1,300 tonnes, some with robot demoulding and packing capability.

We are recruiting a
Warehouse Operative to join our Warehouse and Logistics Team, which is committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and colleagues.

This is a
full-time,
permanent role with an
immediate start directly employed by us, based at our site on Bentall Business Park in Washington.

You must be over 18 and eligible to live and work in the UK, and be able to provide evidence of this.

Key tasks

Dealing with customer schedules, pick sheets, requests and concerns
Dealing with delivery and shipping paperwork
Loading and unloading various size vehicles, communicating with drivers
Undertaking pick activities, goods in and shipping
Communicating priorities to colleagues in other teams
Complete and follow shift handover detailing all relevant information
Always operating in a safe manner, maintaining a safe and organised working environment and good 5S
Delivering goods where necessary using our van

Skills and Experience

Counterbalance FLT experience within last 3 years (
ESSENTIAL)
Bendi forklift training (
PREFFERED):
Past automotive experience (
PREFFERED)
Experience of using pick sheet and or shipping schedules
Experience of working in warehouse and or stores/goods in
Production facility experience
Daily 5s routine
Driving licence (
PREFFERED)

The Person

Reliable and have a flexible approach to working patterns, job rotation and overtime
Physically fit to be able to lift boxes onto or off vans
Basic IT skills to use MS Word, Excel and printer/scanner
Willingness to learn new skills and or systems (eg: Sage 200)
Commitment to safe and careful handling of materials and goods
Safetyconscious attitude
Good communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team, building positive relationships with colleagues and managers
Calm, assured and able to work under pressure
Confidence to identify and raise any concerns with colleagues and managers

Working pattern and pay
Pay is £11.40 per hour for day shift (37.5 hours per week). Shifts are on a 3 shift rotation pattern of days, backs and nights. You will receive shift allowance increases for back shift and night shift.

There will occasionally be overtime and we ask for flexibility in being available for this. Overtime is paid at 1.5 x normal rate for the shift.

Other benefits

23 days holiday plus public holidays each year (closed during Christmas period)
Work clothing, PPE and safety boots provided
Membership of our life insurance scheme, which pays 2x annual basic salary in the event of death

- while employed by us

Employee assistance programme to provide emotional, wellbeing and practical support
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Introduce a colleague bonus scheme
Canteen area with free hot drinks
Onsite car parking