Material Handler

Job DescriptionRole Title: Material HandlerLocation: HuddersfieldPay Rate: £14.07 per hourWorking Hours: 40 hours per week - Shift workerContract Length: 6 MonthsRole PurposeThe Day Support Material Handler provides essential support to this team by:Assisting chemical operations across the plant, including material handling, product packing, tanker loading, and container loading using a Forklift Truck.Supporting maintenance operations, including cleaning activities during outages.The role requires working safely, efficiently, and flexibly across various responsibilities on the plant.AccountabilitiesPerform activities such as:Final product tanker operationsFinal product drummingWaste management (support re-works, run-to-drains, routine/non-routine waste)Housekeeping and asset care dutiesHQ charging activitiesDelivery loading/offloadingOutage support (cleaning vessels/equipment)Work largely unsupervised while collaborating with the wider R5 team.Provide clear handovers for Area Support CPTs.Co-operate with shift manufacturing teams through daily check-ins.Raise work-related issues early and discuss solutions professionally with the line manager.Critical Success Factors & Key ChallengesAchieve and maintain competencies for all activities related to raw materials, waste, final products, and ancillary units (training provided).Maintain accurate records for Aquinas/CBT packages and corporate online training.Exhibit positivity, agility, and willingness to learn new skills quickly.Demonstrate strong planning, organization, and decision-making abilities.Handle multiple issues concurrently under pressure with effective prioritization.Adapt readily to change and show initiative in driving results.Maintain flexibility to meet business demands.Physical fitness and good attendance record required.Must hold a current Forklift Truck (FLT) license.Knowledge, Experience & CapabilitiesCritical KnowledgeHSE Standards & ProceduresAwareness of chemical, fire, and explosion hazardsQuality Assurance ProceduresUnderstanding of Process Instructions and critical tasksLean Manufacturing principlesSafe systems of workBasic IT knowledge (VRS data, QPulse, Workday, Microsoft packages, Enablon, HSE4U)Guidant,