Job description
We are currently recruiting for Plant Operators to join our warehouse team in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Knauf UK & Ireland are a market-leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials for the construction industry. We are part of the Knauf Group, the world’s largest producer of gypsum-based products for the construction industry.
In a nutshell..
You will operate in the warehouse, correctly and efficiently. You will quality check and monitor goods and materials and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained with goods being loaded onto vehicles and despatched on time.
Responsibilities of the Mobile Plant Operator:
* You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
* Picks orders and loads trucks efficiently and accurately.
* Communicate any problems promptly and accurately to the correct people so that any issues can be rectified quickly.
* Ensure good shift hand-overs to shift equivalent in order that loading continues seamlessly.
* Ensures good quality product reaches our customers.
* Maintains stock accuracy.
* Comply with all quality systems to ensure quality products.
* Follow operating procedures.
* Keeps details records and report any issues concisely and correctly.
* Resort defective product to ensure that all damaged boards are removed and new pallets made up.
* To take an active part in the development of the site’s systems.
* Adhere to health and safety systems on site.
Please note, we are recruiting for MPO's on days and shifts. Options will be discussed prior to interviews.
Requirements:
* Current forklift truck license (counterbalance)
* Reach truck license or experience
* Ability to read and analyse a despatch note.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Knowledge of warehousing processes.
* Knowledge of working within quality systems.
* Level headed under pressure.
* Working knowledge of working within health and safety regulations.
We'll provide:
* A competitive salary + package
* Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
* 7% employer pension contribution.
* Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
* Income Protection
* Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
* Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
* A counsellor and life coach offered to all our employee’s free of charge.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.
What next?
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Knauf UK & Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of; age, disability, race, gender reassignment and identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation