Logistics / Production / Warehouse Operative - CB FLT. Global Chemicals Leader

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Role Info:

Production Operative
Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PT
£25,000 - £28,000 Depending on Experience
Plus Excellent Benefits Package
Reporting to: Operation Manager and Logistics Supervisor

Values: Serious about safety. We prepare to prevent. Safety comes before profit. We do what we say. We stand by our word and the trust of others.
Company: Global Distributor of chemicals & ingredients used in everyday products

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join our Leigh team.

To provide operational support in warehouse and manufacturing activities.

This will necessitate supporting other functions within the company such as the sales office, manufacturing and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

•    To pick and label Goods for despatch under the supervision of the Operation
•    Manager and Logistics Supervisor, maintaining FIFO
•    To provide cover for absence in warehouse and manufacturing
•    To assist in ensuring that the logistics areas are well maintained and regularly cleaned
•    Take part in decanting operations under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Logistics Supervisor
•    To package and despatch product samples by courier, and maintain the samples records
•    Assisting with the stock take

We’ll provide training in the following areas:

•    Products : Product recognition and manufacturing. Product Despatch procedures including transport paperwork requirements, hazard labelling and criteria for which carriers to use.
•    Handling: 2.2tonne Fork Lift Truck Licence, Manual handling training
•    Software : Basic MS Excel training, Enterprise training 
•    Technical : COSHH, Dangerous goods training
•    Quality : ISO 9001Relevant procedures, requirements, implementation and internal auditing
•    Sample preparation and despatch

We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience of manufacturing / chemical handling is preferred
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Able to work without supervision when required
  
• An FLT licence for both Reach and Counterbalance is desirable but not essential
  
  Who we are:
  
  With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry, ranging from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their problems.
  
  We are committed to fair employment practices for all our employees, regardless of race, nationality, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, maternity status or any other status protected by law.
  
  Our Values:
  
  
• Serious about safety
  
• We do what we say
  
• Where people matter
  
• Valuable to others
  
• Together we win
  
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