Production/Warehouse Operator (Dayshift)
Wilson Salt Ltd is a long-established family business based in the Duncrue area of Belfast. We are one of the key salt processors in the UK and provide mainly to the animal feed, water and hides and skin industries as well as producing our own water softening tablets and SnowClear, our own brand of clean white deicing salt.
We currently have a vacancy for a Production/Warehouse Operator on the following shift:
Working Hours:
Monday Thursday: 7am 3:30pm
Friday: 8am 3:30pm (39 hour week)
While overtime is not a regular requirement, it is important that all members of our team are willing to show flexibility during busy/holiday periods which may also include being asked to cover an alternative shift.
The role is varied and includes both loading and unloading lorries (with forklift) and carrying our various production tasks. The successful applicant will initially undergo a training period of up to 8 weeks in order to become familiar with the different processes.
Pay Rates:
During training: £13.40 per hour
Upon completion of training: £14.90 per hour
A service increment is awarded after 2 years and there is an opportunity to progress to Senior Operator after 4 years service.
In addition to the competitive hourly rates shown above, we also provide:
Benefits
Private Healthcare
Cash plan for dental and optical treatment
32 days holiday (includes 9 statutory)
5% Company pension contribution
Life cover 4 x annual salary (after 6 months)
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Grinding and drying of salt
Salt washing
Tablet production
Operating loading shovel (training will be provided)
Filling bulk bags
Filling 25kg and 8kg bags and palletising using automatic bagging plant and robot
Loading and unloading of lorries (forklift training will be provided)
Accurately updating all productions records on SharePoint and SAP
Undertaking basic routine maintenance tasks on plant and equipment
Updating checklists and maintenance records
Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping
Essential criteria
Evidence of Forklift training within the last 3 years
Hardworking and flexible
High standard of safety, housekeeping and timekeeping
Must have the right to live and work in the UK
Desirable Criteria
Evidence of Front-Loading Shovel training within the last 3 years
Basic competency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of SAP
Wilson Salt Limited is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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