Knowsley, Merseyside
£13.62 - £14.63 per hour
Temporary
Job description
FLT counterbalance/Warehouse operator
Knowsley, L34 | £13.93-£14.63 per hour | Monday to Friday | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Starts Available
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting FLT counterbalance/warehouse operative to join a leading food manufacturer based in Knowsley, L34.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced FLT counterbalance (RTITB)/warehouse operative looking for a temporary to permanent position with excellent working conditions and genuine long-term career prospects.
The company supplies high-quality beef and vegetarian products to customers worldwide and is looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who are keen to develop within a fast-paced food production environment.
What We Offer
- £13.93-£14.63 per hour (depending on role and shift).
- Temporary to permanent opportunity.
- Immediate starts available.
- All breaks paid.
- All PPE provided.
- Excellent working conditions.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Full training and ongoing support.
Key Duties
- Safely operate FLT equipment for loading and unloading deliveries.
- Support ingredient picking for production using the FLT.
- Complete production paperwork to ensure full traceability.
- Palletise finished products ready for dispatch.
- Recycle waste materials, including packaging
- Achieve daily production targets and KPIs.
- Maintain GMP standards and a clean-as-you-go working environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively as part of the production team.
Requirements
- Essential to have RTITB Counterbalance licence.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Good manual handling ability.
- Reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work.
- Ability to cover alternative shift times when required to meet business needs.
- Due to shift start and finish times, applicants must live locally or have their own transport.
Working Hours
Weekly rotational shift
- Monday to Friday: 7am-3pm.
- Monday to Friday: 3pm-11pm.
Flexibility to cover alternative shifts when required is essential.
Interested?
Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Production Operative, Food Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Packing Operative, or Machine Operative opportunity in Knowsley, or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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