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Production Operative/ Forklift Truck Operator who has experience in a similar role, tickets for FLT and the ability to work within a small team is required for a well-established recycling and manufacturing Company based in Droylsden, Tameside, Greater Manchester.
SALARY: Up to £25,500 per annum + Shift Allowance
LOCATION:Droylsden, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 38.5 hours per week, 4 On / 4 Off rotating shifts - Days Only
KEY REQUIREMENTS:Licence to operate a Forklift Truck is essential
** Multiple Positions Available **
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Production Operative / Forklift Truck Operator who has experience in a similar role, tickets for FLT and the ability to work within a small team and can be compliant with site health & safety procedures.
Working as the Production Operative / Forklift Truck Operator you will operate a FLT on site to load and unload vehicles and move pallets to storage areas enabling the processing manufacture of wood-based products.
As the Production Operative / Forklift Truck Operator, you other duties include:
- Operate FLT machinery and plant, as required
- Ensuring that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported
- Report daily production and downtime figures to the operations manager for review
- Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear
- Checking of incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types
- Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches
- Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times
- Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties
- Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities
- Manage stock rotation to comply with site permit
- Carry out random checks and audits on plant machinery under remit
- Responsibility for own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work
As a successful candidate you will have:
- Fork Lift Truck licence is essential
- Experience in a similar role
- Flexibility, confidence and use of initiative are essential, as the role requires quick thinking and the ability to change plans at short notice, enabling the department to offer an efficient and effective service
- Be flexible with shift patterns as work demands require
- Experience in the Waste Industry
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12204
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