Logistics Operator - Seaham, United Kingdom - Biffa Waste Services

Biffa Waste Services

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Seaham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Changing the way people think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste.

Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions.

It's a view that's shared by our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Help us make a difference as a
Logistics Operator based from our site in Seaham.

The Logistics Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating Fork Lift Truck machinery to move materials, load and unload vehicles.

Shifts: 37.5 hours a week split shifts 0700 to 1500 and 1100 to 1900 alternate

A quick look at the role.
The Logistics Operator duties will consist of the following:

Collect bales of plastic bottles from vehicles and transport them to the correct storage areas
Collect bales and boxes of waste material and load them into skips or vehicles
Transport bales of other plastic materials to designated storage area or load onto vehicles
Remove finished product bags from loading stations and transport to designated storage area or load onto vehicles
Maintain housekeeping to the safe and high standard that Biffa require
Report to the shift supervisor operational safety issues and any equipment performance issues or concerns

Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.

Responsible for your own Health & Safety you also have a duty of care for all employees working on your shift. Ensure housekeeping and general cleanliness of the plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard. Follow company policy on wearing PPE at all times
Weighbridge operation and completion of relevant documentation
Placing materials in correct location and take material samples when required
Carrying out checks on product storage silos and complete relevant documentation
Carrying out daily FLT safety inspections and report any defects found. Complete relevant documentation
Participating in near miss and hazard reporting, and receive Tool Box Talks and other required operational and health and safety training to assist Biffa Polymers achieve excellence in health and safety as well as meeting business KPI's

This position requires listening and operating skills to liaise with supervisors and team members on a daily basis, to aid the shift in meeting a multitude of targets - QSHE and production.

The Logistics Operator will be required to train to carry out a number tasks so that the shift can adapt to maintain optimum standards during the shift.

Requirements:

Here's what we require:

Fork Lift Truck licence and experience
Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in an industrial / processing environment
Good organisation and communication skills
Experience working in a manufacturing or process environment
Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions
Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively
Ability to problem solve
Experience using weighbridge printers (desirable)
Ability to safely drive reach and counterbalance FLTs
Ability to understand numerical data
Willingness to adapt and develop skillsets and knowledge
Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

Competitive salary
Ongoing career development, training and coaching because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
Generous pension scheme.
Retail and leisure discounts.
Holiday and travel discounts.
Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results.

It's why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.