Counterbalance Forklift Operator – Glass Handling

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Brome; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing site in Eye, Suffolk. You will safely move glass jars, materials and finished products, ensuring careful handling and correct storage throughout the site.

Key duties include operating a Counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading deliveries, moving items between production, storage and dispatch areas, and conducting daily forklift checks.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift.
• Desirable: warehouse, manufacturing or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently around the site.
• Load and unload deliveries, avoiding damage or breakage.
• Move glass jars and materials between production, storage and dispatch areas.
• Transport finished goods to designated storage locations.
• Stack and store products safely and correctly.
• Carry out daily forklift and equipment checks.
• Report faults, damage or safety issues.
• Follow site health and safety procedures, especially with glass.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Work as part of the warehouse and production team.

Skills

Forklift licence

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing site in Eye, Suffolk. You will safely move glass jars, materials and finished products, ensuring careful handling and correct storage throughout the site.

Key duties include operating a Counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading deliveries, moving items between production, storage and dispatch areas, and conducting daily forklift checks.