Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:
Warehouse Operator - FLT Driver (3-shift rotation)
Main purpose of job
To operate a forklift truck in a safe and effective manner assisting the Logistics function to both receive and dispatch goods and maintain accurate stock locations
Main missions and results
• Adhere to the IAC Global Safety Standards, the site Safety rules and the FLT Safety Instructions & Operation guidelines at all times.
• Ensure that all goods are placed in the proper locations and related paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Follow the procedures in relation to scanning, locating, stacking, re-packing, unloading & loading at all times.
• Report any hazards and defects in control measures, including safe systems of work to their manager.
• Collect/deliver FG both to production and in the Warehouse.
• Load customer vehicles.
• Scan all FG/WIP in transit through the Warehouse.
• Pick customer products for external delivery.
• Perform all duties compliant with H&S rules.
• Work as part of the Warehouse team to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Support cycle counting / stock take requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Shopfloor FLT – deliver packaging/parts across all units, remove FG/WIP.
• Putaway FLT – put FG into Warehouse locations.
• Pick FLT – Pick for Toyota/JLR/Others finished preparation for dispatch.
• Pick FLT – Pick within the Service Warehouse.
• Dispatch FLT – loading of Toyota/JLR/Other vehicles for FG dispatch.
• Quality Gate – Support of FG movements in and out of Quality Gate.
• Scanning – Utilisation of RF/Smartscan systems.
• Housekeeping/5S – keep work areas to a safe and tidy standard.
• FG counts – support/perform FG counts for both cycle counting and stock take.
• FLT Safety check – perform FLT safety checks at usage, report any issues.
• FLT maintenance – Keep the FLT in a good state, report any issues and clean the FLT each Friday night shift.
• Report any near misses/accidents immediately to SLS.
• To be prepared to carry out other non-FLT related tasks as and when the business requires.
Preferred skills and experience
Essential:
• Prospective candidates must have a current FLT license to be considered for this position.
• Numerate and literate to minimum O Level / GCSE “C” or equivalent.
• Worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem solving.
• Risk Management.
• A “Can Do” attitude with propensity to problem solve.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks on shift.
• Ability to multitask.
• Computer literate including MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Desirable:
• Material Handling qualification (Desirable).
• FLT Reach and\or counterbalance License (Desirable).
• IOSH\NEBOSH trained (Desirable).
• Working within a Goods In Operation (Desirable).
• WMS system exposure (Desirable).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies – 5S, Kaizen, SMED etc (Desirable).
Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
What you'll get
You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.
Working hours are 40 per week, on a 3-shift rotation; after onboarding, this begins with a week of afternoons (14:00-22:00), followed by mornings (06:00-14:00) and nights (22:00-06:00). Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.
Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
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