Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Production & Packaging

Direct Recruitment Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruitment Ltd in Stone, Staffordshire is seeking a hands-on Forklift Truck Driver / Production Operative for a busy site. The role combines forklift driving with general production duties, including wrapping and stacking finished products for storage and dispatch.

You will work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a strong focus on safety, completing daily forklift checks and supporting production and warehouse teams to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence is required.
• Experience in a fast-paced production or warehouse setting is advantageous.
• Ability to work quickly and safely with pallets and printing/manufacturing materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move pallets, materials and finished products around the site.
• Load and unload pallets as required and move to storage/dispatch locations.
• Wrap and strap finished products from printing machinery and ensure secure packaging.
• Work on the pallet line to maintain smooth production flow and meet daily targets.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and report any defects; keep areas clean and organized.
• Assist with general production and warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Valid forklift licence

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Direct Recruitment Ltd in Stone, Staffordshire is seeking a hands-on Forklift Truck Driver / Production Operative for a busy site. The role combines forklift driving with general production duties, including wrapping and stacking finished products for storage and dispatch.

You will work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a strong focus on safety, completing daily forklift checks and supporting production and warehouse teams to keep lines running smoothly.