Production Operative - Fork Truck Driver
Working at SAM
SAM is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings. We produce skirting and architrave, door linings, windowboard, stair accessories, kitchen mouldings, picture frame mouldings, cladding, fascia and soffit, decorative bargeboard and window components. These products come in a variety of finishes including primed and unprimed, fully finished or wrapped in paper, PVC or real wood veneer.
Founded by Sam and Julienne McCrea in 1990, the company remains a family-owned business. We have strong core values of teamwork, integrity, respect, and loyalty – ethics that apply throughout the business. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the fact that in 2004 we were the first manufacturing company in the world to achieve Investors in People Champion status.
SAM is an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation since 2017. Our people have always been our greatest asset and our company’s success would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our employees.
Job Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is particularly interested in fork truck operations. As a Production Operative, you will be an integral team member in the manufacturing of moisture resistant primed and wrapped MDF moulding in order to meet the demands of the construction and home improvement industries and striving to achieve optimum levels of machine efficiency, output and product quality.
The role will predominantly be fork truck operations, but the successful applicant may be required to carry out several duties across production. The successful applicant will receive internal and external fork truck training.
About the role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Cell Leader, you will be responsible for: -
All stores duties according to company procedures.
Loading/unloading SAM production lines with materials.
Unloading and storing raw material.
Loading beam saws.
Removing packs from the paint line.
Replenish stock levels with department.
Transfer goods to the packing line.
Transfer finished goods from packing line.
Loading/unloading materials from Lorries.
Load onto lorries for despatch according to company procedure (Skill Level 3).
Complete documentation neatly and efficiently and use a computerised stock system.
Following a schedule, maintain a safe, neat and tidy working area.
Achieving quality standards and time limits set.
Compliance of the SAM policies and procedures.
Take part in meetings/teams/projects as required.
Carry out all other duties as required.
To be successful you must:
Be able to communicate in English to understand work instructions and Health & Safety rules.
Have basic numeracy skills.
Desirable criteria:
Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
Previous experience operating a fork truck.
Experience following a production schedule.
Positions available:
1 x Night Shift – Monday to Thursday 18:45pm – 06:45am (22% shift allowance)
Why work at SAM?
Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average bonus over the last 3 years has been an additional 19% of salary/annual earnings)
Total customer satisfaction bonus to a maximum amount of £800 per year – assuming no quality mistakes occur.
Free money back via Westfield health care scheme (available after 6 months service)
Death in service cover = £20,000
5.6 weeks holiday. 3 extra loyalty days can be accrued which is linked to service
Auto enrolment on Day 1 to the SAM Pension scheme (ER contribute 4%)
Participants of the Work Well Live Well programme through which we carry out numerous wellbeing initiatives each year
Annual team vote for company charity partner and regular team fundraising activities
Monthly company value awards
Bright idea awards
Holiday treats
Service Awards
What you will need
Required criteria
- Be able to communicate in English to understand work instructions and Health & Safety rules.
- Have basic numeracy skills
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience operating a fork truck.
- Experience following a production schedule
SAM Mouldings
SAM is the home of MDF mouldings, trusted to provide a reliable and personal service – sustainably manufacturing and delivering the finest quality and widest range on time every time.
Founded by Sam and Julienne McCrea in 1990, SAM is still a family run business today. For over 30 years, SAM has been trusted by the construction and home improvement industries to manufacture quality MDF mouldings that have been fitted in homes, offices, hotels and other commercial buildings across the UK, Ireland, Europe and as far afield as the United States of America. With factories and offices in Northern Ireland and England, and continued investment into our product quality, range, availability and delivery, SAM is well placed to provide a market leading, consistent and reliable service package to customers through our personable and professional team.
SAM is a family run business founded in 1990, with two sites in Antrim and Donington (Spalding, Lincolnshire). We have strong core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Loyalty – ethics that apply throughout the business. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the fact that in 2004, we were the first manufacturing company in the world to achieve Investors in People Champion status. SAM is an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation since 2017. Our people have always been our greatest asset and our company’s success would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our employees.
Our benefits
Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average bonus over the last 3 years has been an additional 19% of salary/annual earnings) Total customer satisfaction bonus to a maximum amount of £750 per year – assuming no quality mistakes occur. Participants of the Work Well Live Well programme through which we carry out numerous wellbeing initiatives each year. Annual team vote for company charity partner and regular team fundraising activities. Company branded clothing. Monthly company value awards. Bright idea awards. Holiday treats. Service Awards. Yearly full attendance awards. Numerous training opportunities. Free money back via Westfield health care scheme (available after 6 months service). Competitive annual leave entitlement. Extra loyalty days can be accrued which is linked to service. Death in service cover. Auto enrolment on Day 1 to the SAM Pension scheme (ER contribute 4%)