Materials Handler

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Materials Operator to join our team in Daventry, UK, specializing in Manufacturing for our Materials department.

This is a fixed-term contract up to 24 months, with the potential for a permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety: Promptly report hazards and incidents to maintain a safe working environment.
• Promote Health Standards: Use personal protective equipment and adhere to HSE standards to protect yourself and colleagues.
• Enhance Quality: Follow quality procedures and perform inspections to ensure high-quality products.
• Reduce Costs: Identify and control non-conforming materials to minimize waste and reduce production costs.
• Meet Production Goals: Operate equipment efficiently and achieve production targets to contribute to the company's success.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep your work area clean and perform routine maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate Effectively: Communicate with your team and support staff to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in training and participate in improvement initiatives to enhance processes and personal development.

Requirements

• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrate a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attention to Detail: Follow procedures meticulously to ensure quality and accuracy, quickly identify and address quality issues, and minimize downtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating PIVs will be beneficial in contributing to a safe, efficient, and productive workplace.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously follow procedures and specifications to ensure quality and accuracy in handling and delivering material and components to the production lines.
• Time Keeping: Deliver material in a timely manner, minimizing downtime and keeping the production line running smoothly.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively within the Materials team and across departments.
• PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Experience.