Finished Goods Warehouse Operator

Job Category: Supply Chain

Location:

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1TZ

Date: 1 Oct 2025

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

THE ROLE

Working at a world leading company, you will gain experience working in a fast paced and driven manufacturing environment that is continually developing. The successful candidate will be working with a team of driven individuals to manage the goods storage in the warehouse and prepare the loading area to fulfil the high production demands in compliance with working instructions, safety guidelines and ISO 9001 standards.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Operator forklift trucks and other material handling equipment such as reel clamps and PPTs.
Move the pallets around the facility and stow them in the correct storage bays, ensuring space optimization.
Manage the warehouse operations in line with the system requirements and work instructions.
In compliance with the loading schedule prepare the loading area, ensuring load is correct and documentation is signed.
Load trucks if and when required.
Perform daily equipment checks identifying and reporting and damages and faults to maintain daily functioning.
Ensure that all required documentation is completed efficiently and accurately.
Observe the products to identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies.
Carry out periodic stocktaking activities and any other reasonable requests.
Work closely and in cooperation with the Day services and Shift teams, supporting colleagues throughout.
Continually ensure a high level of housekeeping is maintained throughout all working areas.
Ensure Health & Safety rules are always adhered to by yourself and others.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Must have prior experience in a manufacturing / production environment
Must hold a valid FLT Counterbalance Licence.
Show attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

SHIFT PATTERN

Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 14:00 - 37.5 hours a week

BENEFITS

£12.37 per hour
21 days Annual Leave + 8 Days Bank Holiday
Free Onsite car parking
Discounted Staff shop
Life Assurance Scheme
Attendance Bonus*
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme**
Private Health Care**
Employee Assistance Program

*Subject to a full years Completion Jan-Dec

**Subject to successful completion of probation

WHAT WE OFFER

A full-time employment
The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
A dynamic environment based on teamwork
Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.