Logistics Operator

Job Description

Changing the way people think about waste.At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether were turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Its a view thats sharedby our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career thats always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And its why were the UKs No. 1 choice for business waste management.Help us make a difference as a Logistics Operator based from our site in Seaham. The Logistics Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating Fork Lift Truck machinery to move materials, load and unload vehicles.Shifts: 37.5 hours a week split shifts 0700 to 1500 and 1100 to 1900 alternate A quick look at the role.The Logistics Operator duties will consist of the following:

• Collect bales of plastic bottles from vehicles and transport them to the correct storage areas
• Collect bales and boxes of waste material and load them into skips or vehicles
• Transport bales of other plastic materials to designated storage area or load onto vehicles
• Remove finished product bags from loading stations and transport to designated storage area or load onto vehicles
• Maintain housekeeping to the safe and high standard that Biffa require
• Report to the shift supervisor operational safety issues and any equipment performance issues or concerns

Why its an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Responsible for your own Health & Safety you also have a duty of care for all employees working on your shift. Ensure housekeeping and general cleanliness of the plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard. Follow company policy on wearing PPEat all times
• Weighbridge operation and completion of relevant documentation
• Placing materials in correct location and take material samples when required
• Carrying out checks on product storage silos and complete relevant documentation
• Carrying out daily FLT safety inspections and report any defects found. Complete relevant documentation
• Participating in near miss and hazard reporting, and receive Tool Box Talks and other required operational and health and safety training to assist Biffa Polymers achieve excellence in health and safety as well as meeting business KPIs

This position requires listening and operating skills to liaise with supervisors and team members on a daily basis, to aid the shift in meeting a multitude of targets - QSHE and production. The Logistics Operator will be required to train to carry out anumber tasks so that the shift can adapt to maintain optimum standards during the shift.RequirementsHeres what we require:

• Fork Lift Truck licence and experience
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in an industrial / processing environment
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing or process environment
• Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions
• Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively
• Ability to problem solve
• Experience using weighbridge printers (desirable)
• Ability to safely drive reach and counterbalance FLTs
• Ability to understand numerical data
• Willingness to adapt and develop skill-sets and knowledge
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPIs

BenefitsAnd heres why youll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you dont grow, we dont grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. Its why youll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Keyskills :
Fork LiftFLT