Production Operative

Job description

Location: Leith
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Shifts: Rotating early and back shifts, with nightshift one week in five:

• Early: 6am to 2pm

• Back: 2pm to 10pm

• Night: 10pm to 6am

Escape Recruitment is recruiting a Warehouse & Packing Operative on behalf of our client in Edinburgh. Following investment in modern automated packing equipment, they are expanding their multi-skilled operations team.

Working within a production and warehouse environment operating 24 hours a day, five days a week, you will combine packing machine operation, order picking and counterbalance forklift duties.

• Operate automated packing equipment, handling products upto 25kg.

• Pick orders and load vehicles accurately and safely.

• Operate a counterbalance forklift and other materials handling equipment (if you have a valid forklift licence).

• Rotate stock and maintain accurate production and warehouse records.

• Follow health and safety and product handling procedures.

• Report equipment faults promptly to support maintenance and minimise downtime.

• Maintain a clean working environment through a clean-as-you-go approach.

• Work towards operational targets and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Complete relevant training and support other duties within your capabilities.

• Previous experience in production and/or warehousing.

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence and experience operating a counterbalance forklift would be desirable but not required.

• Experience operating high-speed packaging lines would be advantageous.

• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

• A reliable, flexible team player with a willingness to learn.

• The ability to undertake regular lifting of 12kg to 25kg and periods of standing lasting up to four hours.

• Availability to work the rotating shift pattern, including nightshift one week in five.

To apply, submit your CV to Escape Recruitment.

Reference 225691976