Warehouse / Factory Operative

Quantum Packaging Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging company in Musselburgh is seeking a Factory Operative to prepare pallets for dispatch, handle stock movements, and ensure safety compliance. The role requires proven factory experience, attention to detail, and basic computing skills. A high school diploma is essential, and a forklift license is desirable. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a factory operative.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Valid forklift driver's license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pallets for dispatch.
• Wrapping boxes and reels for dispatch.
• Coordinating with office staff for arranging working day.
• Using forklift to move raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods.

Skills

Proven experience as a factory operative

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication skills

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina and strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: Musselburgh, EH21 6SY

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 9am-5pm (30min break) or 9am-5:30pm (1h break)

We are Quantum Packaging; we are now recruiting and we want you! We provide flexible food packaging for the big players - Marks and Spencer's, Pizza Hut, Nando's, McDonalds and more! We are growing year on year, continuing to invest in our staff and grow as an organisation, over the last few years we have increased our revenue by circa 35%. This is the opportunity that you have been looking for.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pallets for dispatch.
• Wrapping boxes and reels for dispatch.
• Getting out stock for next jobs.
• Stock checks and movements.
• Making polymer mixes.
• Making primer mixes.
• Intaking goods. Inspecting and recording on good in.
• Loading goods and recoding on goods out.
• Coordinating with office staff for arranging working day.
• Dealing with factory waste and emptying compactor.
• Ensuring factory laundry is ready for collection and put away.
• Keep records of approved and defective semi-finished or final products.
• Use of forklift to move raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods.
• Keep production area and factory grounds clean and tidy to a high standard. Monitor cleanliness of administrative offices.
• Keeping factory cleaning stations and bathrooms topped up with supplies.
• Basic laboratory work.
• Sorting defective goods.
• Repairing broken pallets.
• Assisting on extrusion line by dealing with waste and opening pallets.

What We Need From You

• Proven experience as a factory operative.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear).
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus.
• Valid forklift drivers licence desirable.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

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