Site Logistics Operator in Huddersfield

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Your Work Environment

The Huddersfield Plant is situated in Yorkshire. Our site specialises in the manufacture of additives for Lubrizol Performance Coatings. Working to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO-14001:2015 standards, the plant specialises in manufacturing both aqueous and solvent based resins, polymers, dispersants and adhesion promoters for the metals and coatings industries. Working with our customers, we produce essential ingredients in the formulation of organic and inorganic pigments used in the paints and coatings, printing inks, plastics, wood finishing and metal coatings industries. Our products give the end user extremely efficient particle dispersion, particle size stability and provide the highest level of appearance and performance. The products manufactured at Huddersfield are widely used across the world.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Contribute to the production of a range of reactive and formulated products in accordance with standard procedures and operating instructions covering SHE, Quality, output and efficiency aspects in a ComAH registered Chemical Manufacturing Unit.
• Control and manage the delivery, receipt and storage of raw materials and empty finished goods packaging safely into the correct storage locations.
• Manage the dispatch of finished goods to third party warehouses in accordance with procedures and regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of raw materials for use in the manufacturing units and preparation of finished goods labels and associated packaging.
• Carry out problem solving / troubleshooting in a safe manner to ensure production plans are delivered.
• Maintain and improve 5S in areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and projects across all areas of manufacturing.
• Maintain exceptional safety standards by proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards to ensure the well-being of personnel and the protection of the environment.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• O-Levels/GCSE in Maths, English and Chemistry/Science or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Accredited multi-skilled apprenticeship.
• Nationally accredited trade apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in SAP.
• Awareness of safety legislation/procedures and quality systems (ISO 9001-2000).
• Use of computer systems (SAP, MS Office) and numeracy/literacy skills.
• HS&E awareness – compliance with safe systems of work, knowledge of standards.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently under general supervision.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail – compliance with operating instructions, keeping records.
• Team working ability.
• Ability to contribute to improvement projects.
• Counterbalance forklift truck licence is essential.
• A good level of fitness is required.

Benefits that Empower You

• Discretionary bonus.
• Bupa Healthcare.
• Wellbeing support.
• Competitive Pension Scheme.
• Share Incentive Plan.
• Free Car Parking.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let’s shape the future together! It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work. As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better. One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.