Warehouse Operative
Job Description
Job title: Warehouse Operative
Company: H.B. Fuller
Job description: H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world’s biggest adhesion challenges.
Job Title:
Warehouse Operative.
Shift requirement:
This role is on the 10:00-18:00 shift.
Key Accountabilities will include:
Always ensuring the correct PPE is used including hi vis vests, gloves, masks, safety shoes, eye protection etc
Conducting start of shift safety checks on manual handling equipment including:
Forklift trucks
Pedestrian pallet movers
Internal delivery / collection vehicles
Weighing platforms
To follow all warehouse work instructions
Labelling containers and pallets as required by the transport regulations or customer specification
Understanding and implementing production documentation including production works orders, Transfer orders, pack codes, single point lessons.
Preparing pallets, single packages, and pallet boxes according to customer specifications or transport regulations
Preparing single packages and consolidating pallets of raw materials for use in production in line with the required standards
Be able to handle safely manually (pack, stack, palletise etc) containers weighing up to 22kg
Cleaning down carefully and thoroughly all warehouse equipment including scales at the end of the warehouse shift
Maximising productivity from all processes by minimising downtime and waste
Ensuring that all transfer orders are completed according to the requested time and production plan
Monitoring, controlling, and recording information on paper and electronic systems and handheld devices
Be able to use lifting and handling equipment including drum lifters, pallet wrapping machines and pallet trucks
Wrap, cover, strap, and band pallets in accordance with specifications manually or using wrapping and banding equipment
Contributing to continuous improvement projects
Knowledge and understanding of the safety requirements in an ATEX (flammable) product environments
Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping during warehouse operations and at the end of shift
Be able to work a reasonable amount of overtime as required by business needs
Knowledge and Qualifications:
Must have good basic mathematics ie addition, multiplication, division, working out percentages etc
Must have good English comprehension to be able to interpret and follow process and safety instructions precisely
Competent and confident in using manual handling equipment
Have the ability to safely lift, place and stack containers weighing up to 22kgs
Behaviours:
Work in accordance with the HB Fuller code of conduct and Apollo core values of the company, namely, Safety, Care and Trust
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines to meet customer expectations and transport deadlines
Committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, co-workers and the environment
Dependability, take personal ownership of all aspects of the job role
Promotes team spirit and morale with a positive can-do attitude, even in difficult situations
Committed to achieving excellence in both quality and efficiency
Punctual
Willing to learn new systems and new technology
Flexibility to work in other areas of Apollo/ HB Fuller, as business needs require
Ability to use own initiative
Work well with others
Works well on single operator stations
Training:
Understand a transfer order and other documents and be able to complete it correctly
Understand the importance of following one-point lesson instructions
How to work safely with flammable Adhesives
The use of safety equipment including local extraction systems and anti-static devices
How to do basic cleaning and checking of equipment
How to consolidate and label multiple items onto a pallet for dispatch
Counterbalance forklift truck operations
Pivot steer forklift truck operations
Pedestrian powered pallet mover operations
Weighing platform operation
Dust extraction operation & cleaning
Dock leveller operation
Safe systems of work
Hazard awareness training
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
Expected salary:
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
