Production Operative with Forklift License

Berry Recruitment; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Operative with a Forklift License to join their dynamic production team. This role involves supporting various production duties, including operating a forklift, manual handling, and ensuring safety standards in a busy manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a hands-on role, demonstrating teamwork and a commitment to safety. With a competitive pay rate starting at £14.46 and day shifts from Monday to Friday, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path for those eager to contribute to a thriving production business. Immediate start available for the right candidate!

Qualifications

• Must possess an external counterbalance license for forklift operation.
• Experience in manual handling and production duties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the production team with various duties including picking, packing, and labelling.
• Operate a forklift for loading, unloading, and organizing inventory.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Manual Handling

Safety Standards Adherence

Team Collaboration

Inventory Management

Education

External Counterbalance License

Job description

Berry Recruitment are currently looking for a General Operative with Forklift License to support in a Manufacturing and Production business based between Downham Market and Thetford.

You will be required to support the production team in completing various production duties including working on the line, picking and packing, labelling and completing various manual handling duties.

Forklift duties will include:

1. Operating a forklift
2. Loading and unloading materials
3. Stacking and organizing inventory
4. Inspecting equipment
5. Maintaining safety standards
6. Documentation and records
7. Handling hazardous materials (if applicable)
8. Warehouse organization
9. Collaborating with team members
10. Performing general maintenance

This role will involve a lot of manual handling and working in an industrious environment, so adhering to all health and safety procedures is important.

Pay rate will start from £14.46.

Working hours will be day shifts, Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts.

You will be required to have your own transport as this role is outside of King's Lynn/Downham Market and isn't accessible by public transport.

This role will be starting immediately and could be an ongoing position for the ideal candidate.

You will be required to have an external counterbalance license for this role.

For further information, please contact Lauren at Berry Recruitment, King's Lynn.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.