Shop Floor Operative in Pontefract

Futures are recruiting a reliable and adaptable Shop Floor Operative on behalf of our client. This varied, hands-on role will support several areas of the business, including supply chain, quality and production, alongside operating a forklift truck (FLT).

You will move between departments according to business needs, helping to keep materials flowing, production running efficiently and finished products meeting the required standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support goods-in activities, checking deliveries against paperwork and reporting discrepancies or damage.
• Move, store and supply materials to production areas, maintaining accurate stock records and assisting with stock checks.
• Pick, pack, label and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Assist with production activities, including preparing materials, assembly and packing, following work instructions.
• Operate production equipment where trained and authorised.
• Carry out visual and basic dimensional quality checks against agreed specifications.
• Record inspection results and report defects, non-conforming products or process concerns promptly.
• Operate an FLT to load and unload vehicles and move materials safely around the site, where trained and authorised.
• Complete pre-use FLT checks and report faults or damage.
• Maintain accurate production, stock and quality documentation.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised, following site health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues across departments and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Relevant FLT training certification and practical operating experience.
• A flexible approach and willingness to learn new tasks.
• The ability to follow written instructions and complete records accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A dependable approach to attendance, timekeeping and completing tasks.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and product quality.

Experience with stock control systems, quality inspections or working across multiple departments would be advantageous.