Warehouse & Process Operative - Monday to Friday (no weekends) - 8am-5pm - Denaby Lane Industrial Estate, Doncaster.
OQEMA are one of the leading chemical distribution companies for commodities and specialities within Europe and we are currently looking for an experienced Warehouse & Process Operative to join our warehouse team based in Denaby, Doncaster on a full time basis.
Working within the chemical distribution industry, we are looking for candidates who have a current counterbalance FLT Licence and REACH licence. This role has a physical requirement to be able to move 25kg by hand multiple times due to re packing expectations.
As we are a chemical distributor there is an expectation to work around chemicals in a production capacity so attention to detail and confidence is vital.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Production & Processing
· Operate chemical processing and blending equipment in line with batch instructions and safety protocols.
· Use automated drum and IBC filling lines, ensuring accuracy and cleanliness.
· Carry out product sampling, laboratory submissions, and accurate material bookings.
· Manage raw material transfers including ISO tanks and road tanker operations (loading/unloading).
· Complete first-line maintenance tasks and support root cause analysis during equipment breakdowns.
· Achieve daily workload plans and report deviations or delays.
Warehouse & Materials Handling
· Load and unload road tankers, vehicles, and containers using forklift trucks where necessary.
· Operate barcode scanners and systems (such as SAP) for inventory management and batch traceability.
· Support warehouse operations including goods receipt, stock rotation, and picking/packing duties.
· Use counterbalance forklift trucks (licence required); reach truck licence desirable.
Safety & Compliance
· Work to strict COMAH, COSHH, and internal HSE standards.
· Participate in Near Miss reporting and hazard identification.
· Demonstrate a proactive safety attitude including "Clean as You Go" and 5S workplace practices.
· Use appropriate PPE and RPE as required.
· Contribute to toolbox talks, safety briefings, and audits.
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
If you think you have the experience we are looking for, please send your CV!
No recruiters please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- chemical handling : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Counterbalance FLT licence (preferred)
- REACH licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
