Warehouse Counterbalance Forklift Operator - Day Shifts

Thorn Baker Industrial; Fleckney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative/Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a leading food manufacturing company based in Leicestershire. You will be part of the warehouse team, loading and unloading deliveries, moving stock to production areas, and ensuring accurate stock records while meeting dispatch deadlines.

Two shift patterns are available; 6:00am–3:00pm, 8:00am–5:00pm, or 9:00am–6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Counterbalance forklift experience essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with stock counting and stock control.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload deliveries from lorries and wagons.
• Load finished goods for dispatch and meet transport deadlines.
• Move stock from bulk storage to production areas to prevent delays.
• Check incoming deliveries (temperatures, dates, quantities) and store correctly.
• Maintain stock records and perform stock counts.
• Follow stock rotation procedures.
• Complete daily forklift check sheets and cleaning records.
• Sign delivery and dispatch paperwork.
• Keep warehouse and production areas clean and organized.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability / flexibility

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative/Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a leading food manufacturing company based in Leicestershire. You will be part of the warehouse team, loading and unloading deliveries, moving stock to production areas, and ensuring accurate stock records while meeting dispatch deadlines.

Two shift patterns are available; 6:00am–3:00pm, 8:00am–5:00pm, or 9:00am–6:00pm.