Yard Operative

Job summary

The Job

Reporting to the Stock Prep Co-ordinator, the Yard Operative will:

• Break bales and mix loose paper in order to ensuring adequate supply of loose paper for grey & white pulpers
• Mixing and sorting of paper in main yard, including removal of rejects
• Carry out quality checks on paper loads as they enter the factory, ensuring that quality standards are met
• Successfully rotate stocks operating a first in first out policy, in order to preserve the quality of raw materials
• Unload lorries (raw materials, chemicals etc) in a safe & efficient manner ensuring the smooth flow of traffic throughout the yard area
• Maintain the yard as a safe working environment, ensuring the cleanliness of grey & white belts and surrounding areas
• Carry out stock takes as required, ensuring accurate records are kept and suitably reported
• Provide break and absence cover for the pulper operator
• Support the pulper operator with blockages & loading of belts
• Ensure machinery is maintained to an acceptable standard at all times e.g. washing, greasing etc

Essential Short-listing Criteria

• Good standard of education – educated to GCSE level
• Previous experience operating and maintaining forklift trucks with & without clamp attachment
• Current Forklift License
• Whilst not essential it would be advantageous to have a Loader License

Only candidates that demonstrate that they meet the criteria on their application shall be shortlisted.