Finished Goods Warehouse Operator

THE ROLE

Sofidel is one of the world’s leading Company’s in Paper Manufacturing. Operating globally, sustainability is at the heart of our daily operations, we are passionate about paper and committed to the future of our planet. We are currently looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our logistics team as a Finished Goods Warehouse Operative. You will be working at our Hamilton in Leicester.

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move pallets around the facility and stoke them in the correct storage bay
• Manage the warehouse extraordinary operations in line with the system requirement and work instructions received
• Prepare the loading area in compliance with loading schedule documentation and sign it
• Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
• Load trucks if required
• Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed
• Operate forklift trucks and other material handling equipment
• Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
• Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
• Carry out periodic stocktaking activities
• Guarantee the warehouse space optimization
• Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
• Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
• To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

Valid and in-date FLT licence (Counterbalance / Reach / Clamp – as applicable)

Proven experience operating FLT in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment 

Strong awareness of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work 

Ability to follow SOPs, OPLs, and site-specific safety rules 

Good housekeeping standards (5S / lean principles desirable) 

Physically fit and able to work in a manual-handling environment 

Basic IT skills (e.g. scanners, WMS, handheld devices) 

Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines 

Flexible approach to shifts, overtime, and operational needs 

Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team 

WORKING HOURS

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

PACKAGE/BENEFITS

£12.37/hour

21 days annual leave plus bank holiday rising with length of service

Free Onsite Car Parking

Discounted Staff Shop

Life Assurance Scheme**

Attendance Bonus*

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Private Health Care**

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to CostCo membership

*Subject to a full years employment Jan-Dec

** Subject to successful completion of probation