Forklift Operator: Safe Loading, Inventory & Palletizing

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd is seeking a Forklift Driver to move goods within our site and warehouses, loading/unloading deliveries and stacking pallets for storage and delivery. You will follow safety rules, perform safety checks, and maintain accurate records.

The role requires FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences, plus experience with RPPT and handheld scanners. You will work to deadlines and support stock takes in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• FLT Counterbalance and Reach licence required.
• Good communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Duties involve regular repetitive lifting.
• RPPT experience and/or license.
• Experience using handheld scanners.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/reach truck to load, unload, move, and rearrange stock.
• Load and unload deliveries and ensure accurate pallet records.
• Follow all site safety rules and report near misses or injuries.
• Carry out pre-use safety checks and maintain records.
• Ensure 100% accuracy when loading/unloading against paperwork.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Check product labels and place pallets in correct locations.
• Support stocktakes and provide correct pallet types for production orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Deadline-driven

Tools

RPPT experience

Handheld scanner experience

FLT Counterbalance and Reach licence

Job description

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd is seeking a Forklift Driver to move goods within our site and warehouses, loading/unloading deliveries and stacking pallets for storage and delivery. You will follow safety rules, perform safety checks, and maintain accurate records.

The role requires FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences, plus experience with RPPT and handheld scanners. You will work to deadlines and support stock takes in a busy production environment.