Counterbalance Forklift Operator – Rotating Shifts

The Clever Fish Recruitment; Pickering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clever Fish Recruitment is seeking a reliable FLT Driver for a permanent role in Pickering. You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, receive and locate stock, and support production with timely material handling.

You'll work 40 hours per week on a three-week rotating shift pattern (days/nights) with paid breaks, in a world-class manufacturing environment supplying premium automotive brands. Immediate starts available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and experience in warehouse environments.
• Experience loading/unloading using a forklift.
• Strong stock control, accuracy and use of barcode scanners.
• Health and safety knowledge and 5S/CI principles.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and accurately locate stock within the warehouse and production areas using the barcode scanning system.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Pick, prepare and deliver raw materials, bought out components and work in progress to production in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Replenish stock within production and Kanban areas to ensure materials are always available.
• Complete ICs checks and accurately book finished goods into stock.
• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with maintaining accurate stock records.
• Prepare finished goods for dispatch, including palletising and shrink wrapping.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, accurately and efficiently, making the best use of warehouse and production storage locations.
• Carry out daily pre use checks on the Forklift Truck and report any defects.
• Verify deliveries against delivery notes and report any damaged or missing items.
• Maintain accurate stock movements using barcode scanners and computerised stock systems.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the warehouse and production areas.
• Work safely at all times, following Health and Safety procedures and promoting safe working practices throughout all material handling activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining an organised, efficient working environment.

Skills

FLT driving

Counterbalance forklift

Stock control

Health & Safety

Barcodes scanning

Organisation

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Counterbalance FLT licence

Tools

Barcode scanners

Stock control systems

Job description

The Clever Fish Recruitment is seeking a reliable FLT Driver for a permanent role in Pickering. You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, receive and locate stock, and support production with timely material handling.

You'll work 40 hours per week on a three-week rotating shift pattern (days/nights) with paid breaks, in a world-class manufacturing environment supplying premium automotive brands. Immediate starts available for the right candidate.