Counterbalance / Reach Forklift Driver

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Forklift Driver / Logistics Operator

The Company

We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of closure liners and flexible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, personal care, household and industrial applications. We are known for our technical innovation, quality products, and exceptional customer service. Our global footprint includes operations in the United States, Canada, China, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and is supported by a worldwide sales network. We are owned by interests of the Crown family and are supported by CC Industries, the Chicago-based, consulting and management company for the Crown family’s portfolio of operating companies. We are well-positioned for continued growth and profitability this year and beyond.

About the Position
The Logistics operator role is part of our logistics team and will be responsible for the movement of all materials as required.

Location and Relationships

  • Based in Slough, Berkshire.
  • Individual contributor and has no supervisory responsibility.

Key Points

  • Able to work on either of the below shift patterns (depends on business needs)
    • 2 Shift Pattern:
      • 06:00am to 14:30pm
      • 13:30pm to 22:00pm
      • Including 20% shift overtime uplift
    • 3 Shift Pattern:
      • 06:00am to 14:30pm
      • 13:30pm to 22:00pm
      • 21:30pm to 06:00am
      • Including 30% shift overtime uplift
  • Working 42,5hrs per week, paid for 40hrs per week
  • Ability to work overtime on Saturday / Sunday, if required.
  • Adhere to our core values.
  • Complete company-provided safety training.
  • Complete company-provided quality training.
  • Compete the ERP systems training

Position Responsibilities

  • Follow all Health & Safety procedures
  • Report any Health & Safety issues to line manger
  • Issue material to line side
  • Follow procedures in Syteline
  • Collect bulk material from the machines and locate it in the pins
  • Conduct weekly stock checks of bulk material
  • Move material for quality technicians and supervisors as required
  • To sort waste into the correct waste stream
  • Advise the warehouse and logistics manager when collections are required for general waste, compactor, plastic, and other waste streams.
  • Keep the yard and line side clean and tidy
  • Load waste material onto collection vehicles
  • Complete all necessary paperwork for collections, delivery, and Goods In.
  • Check and pack all finished goods to required standard.
  • Load finished goods as per collection schedule.
  • Goods-In loading, booking and put away.
  • Keep all equipment clean, tidy and report any issues.
  • Any reasonable requests from your line manager

Essential Skills and Characteristics

  • Flexible individual
  • Good communication skills – both written and spoken English
  • Forklift counterbalance, reach and pivot / Bendi certificates
  • Required to lift up to 20 Kgs
  • Ability to work independently and part of a team
  • Ability to multitask
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Be able to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures