Flt Counterbalance Driver

Apex Resources Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Resources Ltd is recruiting reliable Forklift Truck Drivers for a client site in Snetterton, Norfolk. The role requires at least 6 months counterbalance forklift experience and involves operating power industrial trucks for storage, picking, and shipping duties.

Shifts available include day and afternoon, with part-time options. You will input data into WMS, maintain inventory accuracy, and support efficient warehouse operations while prioritising safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience operating forklift trucks (MHE) in logistics or distribution.
• Ability to input data into WMS accurately.
• Must be able to work across day and afternoon shifts, including part-time options.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations with a forklift.
• Pull, pack and prepare orders for shipment with accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper inventory records.
• Ensure quality of inbound/outbound shipments and report variances.
• Adhere to safety procedures and operate equipment in a safe manner.

Skills

FLT operation experience

MHE operation

WMS data entry

Safety conscious

Tools

WMS

MHE

Job description

Apex Resources is currently recruiting reliable and experienced Forklift Truck Drivers on behalf of our client in Snetterton, Norfolk. We have an excellent opportunity for professional FLT's looking for ongoing work competitive rates of pay. Our client is looking for workers on both days and afternoon shifts and is open to part time workers as swell. We require all applicants to hold a minimum of 6 months counterbalance experience.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties in addition to his or her own. They are responsible for the accurate storing, shipping and receiving of product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receiving/Put-Away

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• Maintain an organized work area.

Order Picking

• Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required.

Quality

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances

Delivery

• Efficiently moves product form staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks.
• Proper documentation must accompany freight.

Inventory

• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance

• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in security of the warehouse
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment. (Basic training given if needed)
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed

OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific)

• Participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed
• Repair pallets, when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as required
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderat

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Handling, Sitting, Bending, Walking, Standing long periods of time,
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds

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