Warehouse Operative

at  DS Smith

Location: Ely
About the role
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join the team at our Ely site, and play a vital role in achieving the business goals of our Packaging division, which produces corrugated packaging solutions for a range of customers in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors.
Health & Safety is our number one priority and therefore you will be accountable for your own health and the health and safety of others, operating in line with safe systems of work (SSOW) and company procedures, immediately raising any unsafe acts with those concerned and reporting health and safety incidents to management, to ultimately help create a safe working environment for all.
You will be responsible for the safe operation of movement of materials ensuring you meet productivity and performance targets, which include quality, waste, and customer service. In addition, you will ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out in line with the planned maintenance schedule. You will also be required to support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, as and when arise.

About you

• Puts safety first
• Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good team player
• Quality conscious
• Positive approach to multi-skilled working
• To be open minded and flexible, able to challenge and be challenged
• Counterbalance and/or Reach FLT licence is a must
• Experience working in a production/machine operating environment preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

• DS Smith pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• Occupational Health including physiotherapy, and virtual GP service
• Cycle to work scheme via salary sacrifice
• Shopping discounts
• Electric car via salary sacrifice
• Free eye test and flu vaccines
• Employee share save scheme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Opportunities to progress within the business
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site car park parking

Please refer the Job description for details