Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT CROWN PRODUCTS (KENT) LTD

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Crown Products is a family run business based in Herne Bay with over 60 years' experience in the manufacture of high-quality British furniture.

Renowned for our cutting-edge manufacturing technology, we continue to demonstrate a true dedication to innovation and design to deliver high quality furniture products. Our product portfolio now extends to over 6,000 different products spread over 50 different kitchen styles and 15 different bedroom styles as well as the introduction of LifeSpace.

FACTORY OPERATIVE:

Duties and Responsibilities

Picking, packing and labelling items

Handle equipment starting and stopping activities during each designated shift

Regular manual handling responsibilities, including loading and unloading heavy items

Pull damaged or faulty items from the production line

Manage different stages of the production line by being actively involved in each procedure

Check finished product for problems or faults and isolate any damaged or inconsistent item immediately

Consistent delivery of product against Quality Control requirements

Make sure that finished items are stored safely prior to being taken for packaging

Ensure proper labelling of finished items and ensure that they are packaged properly

Position completed orders in respective out loading locations

Ensure that any equipment or tool malfunction is immediately reported

Make sure that tools and equipment are cleaned and maintained properly at the end of each shift

Operating basic machines

Working to delivery plans and hitting personal and team targets

Work in accordance with all the Company Health & Safety policies, safety rules and safe working practices at every step of the production process

Person Specifications:

Previous experience of working in a factory environment is desirable but not essential

Previous experience working on machinery desirable

Enthusiastic with a strong desire to learn and improve

Methodical by nature with a keen eye for detail

Adaptable to change with the ability to listen and follow instructions, whilst using own initiative, if required

A flexible approach to undertaking varied tasks

Basic understanding of computers

A strong team player

In line with health and safety and legislation all applicants must be 18 or over.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE:

Duties and Responsibilities

Picking and packing orders

Collating and processing initial order sheets for incoming and outgoing goods

Moving stock around by hand or using forklift truck

Ensuring paperwork is up to date

Making sure all stock is labelled and stored correctly

Check loads for damaged or missing items upon receipt

Clean the space and ensure that goods do not get damaged

Completing tasks within allotted time frames

Work in accordance with all the Company Health & Safety policies, safety rules and safe working practices

Person Specifications:

Previous experience of working in a warehousing environment is desirable but not essential

Fork Lift Truck or Countebalance licence would be desirable but not essential

Enthusiastic with a strong desire to learn and improve

Methodical by nature with a keen eye for detail

Adaptable to change with the ability to listen and follow instructions, whilst using own initiative if required

Basic understanding of computers

A strong team player

In line with health and safety and legislation all applicants must be 18 or over.

HOURS OF WORK

Hours of work will be

47 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 07.00-17.00

with a half hour unpaid lunch break.

PAY

We offer the National Living Wage at a rate of 12.21 per hour.

CONTACT US

If you would like to be considered for this position please send your CV to Sheila Thompson, HR.

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Interview Date:

Please be available to interview for Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025