Fork Lift Truck Lead Operative

BEWi Group; Tipton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing and distribution sector is looking for a Fork Lift Truck Operative to join its team in Tipton. The successful candidate will play a vital role in warehousing operations, involving safe forklift operation, adherence to safety standards, and effective material handling. This full-time position offers competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and various benefits including life assurance and a personal pension plan.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Flexible working hours

Discount benefits scheme

Company personal pension plan

Company funded medical cash plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Coffee, tea, and fruit available

Free parking for employees

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator certification required.
• Previous experience in relevant settings preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move and handle materials.
• Scan finished goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Adherence

Communication

Flexibility

Quality Knowledge

Education

Forklift Operator Certification

Job description

About the role

A forklift truck operator plays a crucial role in modern warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution processes. This position involves operating forklifts to move goods and materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently. The operator must adhere to safety regulations and standards and ensure that the forklift is operated correctly to avoid accidents and damage to goods.

• Type of Contract: Full Time
• Type of Position: Fork Lift Truck Operative
• £13.50 Per hour / 40 hours a week

What will you do?

• Safely & Efficiently operate forklift trucks to move, stack, load, and unload materials and products within the warehouse and production facility, ensuring proper handling to avoid damage.
• Scanning of finished goods into and out of the warehouse.
• Arrange products and materials in designated areas, following the warehouse layout and organisational guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned, such as packing, labeling and cleaning.
• Process recycled EPS
• Generation of picking lists and delivery documentation
• Confirmation of sales order completion for invoicing
• Availability of stock take / perpetual inventory counts

Your profile

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold a valid forklift operator certification is required, demonstrating the ability to operate forklifts safely.
• Previous experience as a forklift operator in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution setting is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy factory
• Reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the business
• Relevant stores or materials experience including the use of fork lift trucks
• Possess a working knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with team members and supervisors.

What can you expect?

• Life Assurance, flexible working hours, discount benefits scheme for many products and services.
• Company personal pension plan.
• Company funded medical cash plan
• Long service awards and increased company pension contributions on long service.
• 25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays.
• Coffee, tea and fruit available in the office, free parking for employee