Forklift Driver jobs in United Kingdom

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SUMMARY

Operate lift truck to keep moulding set up and moving through departments by picking up moulding, boxes, and U-racks from station to station. After accepting this position the individual must apply for and obtain a valid lift truck drivers license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pick up and move moulding, boxes and U-racks to and from each work area as needed.
• Move moulding onto print, emboss and pack line according to priorities as listed on coordinator's scheduling sheet.
• Carry cartons to staging area for carton makers.
• Move moulding to tape machine line and picture frame wrap line.
• Perform required daily maintenance on forklift.
• Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
• Comply with established safety rules.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, lead, supervisors, and managers.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of supervisor and/or lead.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Knowledge

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

• Communication

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Eye and hearing protection is required when operating lift truck. Hand protection is occasionally required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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