Forklift Truck Driver- Raw Materials

Do you want to join a leading UK manufacturer of away-from-home paper hygiene products based on Stafford Park, Telford?

We are looking for a permanent Forklift Truck Driver to join our growing Raw Materials/goods in team.

As a Forklift Truck Driver you will be driving FLT's ranging from 2 to 8 tonnes, receiving raw materials weighing up to 2.5 tonnes. You will also be working on our outdoor crusher, recycling our own produce on site.

You will work a 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shift pattern of both days (06:00-18:00) and nights (18:00-06:00).

As a Forklift Truck Driver you will play a vital part in ensuring our raw materials are received and booked in. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Using scanners to receive and book in loads.
Ensure production lines are stocked with raw materials.
Loading waste.
Stock counting.
General housekeeping duties of working areas.
Tasks supporting in production area such as, removing scrap pallets from shop floor, slabbing reels, emptying waste bins when full.
Ensuring production lines are fully stocked with consumables/reels at the end of every shift, ready for the next shift.
Adhere to health, safety and quality protocol, safeguarding both your well-being and the integrity of our processes.
Checking condition of materials during loading, unloading and handling operations.There may also be a requirement to support or move to different departments depending on manning demands, however training will be given.

Essential Skills

Essential

At least 2 years experience as a Forklift Truck Driver.
Knowledge of the safety procedures regarding the use of forklift trucks.
Knowledge of warehouse experience.
At least a basic B1 counterbalance license.Desirable

B2 License
SAP knowledge.
Stock management experience.
Clamp experience.

About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Benefits

Company pension
Life assurance
Free company products
Free on-site parking
Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
Free early access to pay scheme