Forklift Operator – Production & Warehouse, Rotating Shifts

New Appointments Group Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd. are recruiting a Forklift Operator for a busy manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom.

This hands-on role involves moving raw materials from silos to packing lines and transferring finished goods into the warehouse, working across production, packing and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate will hold a valid 1.5 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Licence and have practical forklift experience, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy and efficiency on a rotating

Qualifications

• A valid 1.5 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Licence (Essential).
• Proven practical experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift following qualification. (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Transfer processed raw materials from internal silos to the correct packing lines.
• Monitor silo levels and liaise with production and process teams to maintain a continuous supply of materials.
• Move finished, palletised goods from packing lines into the correct warehouse locations.
• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete daily forklift checks and report any faults or defects promptly.
• Ensure products are stacked, stored and moved correctly to minimise damage and waste.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO stock rotation requirements.
• Accurately label, record and track pallet movements.
• Support stocktakes and stock checks when required.
• Assist with packing, stacking and production line activities as required.
• Carry out routine cleaning of machinery and remove waste from production areas.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Report hazards, near misses and accidents immediately.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across production, packing and warehouse teams.
• Be flexible and willing to cross-train on different equipment and production areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Health and safety

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

New Appointments Group Ltd. are recruiting a Forklift Operator for a busy manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom.

This hands-on role involves moving raw materials from silos to packing lines and transferring finished goods into the warehouse, working across production, packing and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate will hold a valid 1.5 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Licence and have practical forklift experience, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy and efficiency on a rotating