Job Description

Company Overview

Smile Plastics is an inspiring, fast-moving global design and manufacturing house. We transform plastic waste materials into a core range of products made from 100% recycled, and recyclable plastics, that we sell to the worldwide architectural and interiors markets for furniture and fittings in residential and commercial spaces. Some of our clients include: Paul Smith, Christian Dior, Lush, Ted Baker, Ganni, National Trust, V&A Museum and Selfridges.

Due to an increase in demand, and our expansion plans, we are seeking a multi- talented team member to join our operations crew in the Warehouse Department.

What you will be doing:

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Booking raw material deliveries into the factory, updating online record spreadsheet/ system. Ensure that all raw material deliveries are sampled, checked and are of the correct quality and placed into stock Ensure material storage is maintained to a high standard Ensure that the mini warehouse is controlled and at 100% accuracy at all times Carrying out test samples on raw materials Wet and dry mixing of all required products for the production lines. Ensuring the mixing area is at a high level of cleanliness at all times. Ensuring all equipment is at a high level of cleanliness at all times. Mixing of all required product for the production lines. Carrying out quality checks on finish mixes. Monthly stock checks of raw materials and mixes. Colour matching of products and test tiles. Operating the blending mixer, shredder and granulating machine (to re-cycle materials) Data input into MRP system. Ensure that mixing equipment is properly maintained.

SECONDARY FUNCTION

Goods Out Material's storage Inventory & Stock takes (weekly & monthly) Pack orders as per orders list

Who we are looking for:

Having Forklift experience counterbalance licence is essential. A Quality first mindset. You must be target driven and orientated This role requires quite a bit of lifting so you will need to be able and happy to manually handle heavy products on a daily basis. Great attention to detail and accuracy in all work is important - we make exceptional products and we like to provide our customers with the best we can. You must be a good problem solver and show lots of initiative. Enjoy the aspects of Continuous Improvement You must be used to working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment You will be used to working in a safety-first environment
Computer literacy:

Essential: MS Office, Word, Excel, outlook and experience of using MRP systems. You must be flexible and adaptable, willing to perform other duties as and when required - we're small and not defined by our job titles Flexibility to working various shift patterns to meet the business needs.

What we can offer:

Experience of working for a unique, eco-driven company - taking the world's waste and making it useful again Basic hourly pay of 13 per hour. Shift work (morn/aft) once volume has increased with a 15% shift premium. Company pension contribution 29 days holiday inclusive of statutory bank holidays Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Dayshift Small, friendly work environment Here at Smile Plastics, we are all multi-skilled and as a small, expanding company we encourage staff to develop and grow - you aren't defined by your job title. We support training and knowledge growth
www.smile-plastics.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-13.97 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Swansea SA5 4DL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Please confirm that you have good knowledge in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Licence/Certification:

counter balance licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/09/2025
Reference ID: Smile Warehouse and MixingOperator25