Warehouse Operative/forklift Driver - Forfar, United Kingdom - J&D Wilkie Limited

J&D Wilkie Limited

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Forfar, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to recruit for the role of
Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Operative

The Company

Due to our extensive investment in additional equipment and the continuing growth of our business, we are looking to recruit for several positions within our operations in Forfar, Angus; just 19 miles from Dundee.

The Company
Wilkie is a global technical têxtile manufacturing company, with its head office in Kirriemuir, only 19 miles from Dundee. Technical weaving operations are our core business.

With a wealth of experience in the têxtile industry, Wilkie takes pride in the ability to quickly adapt and implement the necessary changes in both technology and manufacturing processes, to meet and exceed expectations.

Wilkie operates with an uncompromising commitment to forming partnerships with our customers.

This fosters collaborative and innovative thinking that enables us, collectively, to deliver the needs and wants of our customer's customer.

The Role

You will report to the Department Supervisor - Coating and it will be your responsibility to ensure the department is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.

You will be required to understand and follow the safety requirements and ensure that you work within the Company's health and safety framework.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

The
Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Operative key responsibilities are:

Driving a forklift
the individual must have a current FLT licence;
Preparing finished goods for storage by completing packaging and labelling processes
Completing palletising operations
Placing goods into storage and recording location
Completing consignment note process
Preparing products for dispatch based on customer order and exact specification.
Loading freight container or thirdparty haulier trailers
Completion of 3rd Party driver documentation
General housekeeping duties;
Complying with all health and safety requirements and the reporting of any noncompliance or potential hazards, particularly as the role is more roaming in nature this is both emphasised and of critical importance;
Any other duties as required in order to fulfil the needs of the department;

Operations are 24 hours 5 days a week.

The role will operate on the following shift basis which is:

Working on a fixed dayshift pattern of 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m p.m. on a Friday)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A flexible proactive attitude towards your workload is important, as the role requires a quality driven approach.

The following would be a distinct advantage:

Be extremely proficient in the operation of a counter balance forklift;
A quality focused approach and attitude;
Health and safety orientated;
Flexibility to work in other manufacturing roles/departments when required;

We are looking for an individual who can provide a positive contribution with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, whilst maintaining a good working relationship with colleagues.

Full training will be provided.

Applicants must have the right to work within the UK and be able to provide relevant documentation supporting this upon request.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £10.79 per hour

Benefits: