Reach Truck Operator
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | FILLCARE - FAREVA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Position Overview
To ensure the safe movement of components, raw materials and finished goods at appropriate stages of the production process.
Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities
-Loading / Offloading vehicles
-Identification and verification of items delivered;
-Recording of delivery;
-Movement of stock to appropriate storage locations (Raw materials, Components, Finished goods, consumables etc.);
-Transfer of stock to and from storage and place of use to assure continuity of the factory operation;
-To record all physical stock movements into the factory ERP system;
-Maintain accurate stock control complying at all times with stock movement procedures;
-Investigation, reporting and resolution of stock discrepancies;
-Undertake all operations relating to the transfer of stock through the factory from Reception through to Dispatch;
-Operate various pallet handling machinery including pallet trucks, reach trucks, pallet wrappers etc.;
-Movement of other items/equipment as required;
-Follow all relevant safety and housekeeping procedures to ensure that the highest level of cleanliness and safety is maintained at all times;
-Ensuring at all times adherence to the requirements of the COSHH regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices;
-Lift drums/sacks weighing up to 25kgs – (lifting aids provided where possible).
-Manual filling of powder vessels for production centres.
Qualifications and Experience - Essential
-A current Reach Truck licence;
-Experience of working in a production environment;
-A good general standard of education;
-A good understanding and attitude towards health and safety and housekeeping;
-A good understanding and attitude towards Quality
-A flexible attitude and willingness to work shifts.
-IT literate
Qualifications and Experience – Desirable
-GCSE Mathematics and English grades A*-E (or equivalent);
-Experience of working in a FMCG cosmetics or pharmaceutical environment.
-Knowledge of Sage X3 software system;
-Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice.;
Essential Skill Requirements
-Will use initiative;
-Disciplined;
-A positive attitude towards continuous improvement;
-Good communication skills;
-Works well within a team;
-Ability to lift containers up to 25kg in weight (with the assistance of lifting aids where possible)
Other Skills/Abilities – Desirable
-Proactive;
-Problem-solving ability
To ensure the safe movement of components, raw materials and finished goods at appropriate stages of the production process.
Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities
-Loading / Offloading vehicles
-Identification and verification of items delivered;
-Recording of delivery;
-Movement of stock to appropriate storage locations (Raw materials, Components, Finished goods, consumables etc.);
-Transfer of stock to and from storage and place of use to assure continuity of the factory operation;
-To record all physical stock movements into the factory ERP system;
-Maintain accurate stock control complying at all times with stock movement procedures;
-Investigation, reporting and resolution of stock discrepancies;
-Undertake all operations relating to the transfer of stock through the factory from Reception through to Dispatch;
-Operate various pallet handling machinery including pallet trucks, reach trucks, pallet wrappers etc.;
-Movement of other items/equipment as required;
-Follow all relevant safety and housekeeping procedures to ensure that the highest level of cleanliness and safety is maintained at all times;
-Ensuring at all times adherence to the requirements of the COSHH regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices;
-Lift drums/sacks weighing up to 25kgs – (lifting aids provided where possible).
-Manual filling of powder vessels for production centres.
Qualifications and Experience - Essential
-A current Reach Truck licence;
-Experience of working in a production environment;
-A good general standard of education;
-A good understanding and attitude towards health and safety and housekeeping;
-A good understanding and attitude towards Quality
-A flexible attitude and willingness to work shifts.
-IT literate
Qualifications and Experience – Desirable
-GCSE Mathematics and English grades A*-E (or equivalent);
-Experience of working in a FMCG cosmetics or pharmaceutical environment.
-Knowledge of Sage X3 software system;
-Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice.;
Essential Skill Requirements
-Will use initiative;
-Disciplined;
-A positive attitude towards continuous improvement;
-Good communication skills;
-Works well within a team;
-Ability to lift containers up to 25kg in weight (with the assistance of lifting aids where possible)
Other Skills/Abilities – Desirable
-Proactive;
-Problem-solving ability