Warehouse Forklift Operative

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Eastleigh is seeking a Warehouse Operator to join their team. The role involves receiving, processing, and dispatching metal products, requiring experience with Sideloader and Counterbalance forklifts. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and various employee assistance programs. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and be comfortable handling heavy items.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension contributions

Free car parking

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr GP service

Discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Valid licenses for Sideloader and Counterbalance forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect goods, cut materials, and pack items.
• Store stock safely and logically in the warehouse.
• Report hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Use all provided hardware and software effectively.
• Communicate well with team members and supervisors.
• Meet daily targets for productivity.

Skills

Warehouse or Manufacturing experience

Sideloader and Counterbalance forklift experience

Positive attitude

Comfortable with lifting heavy items

Job description

Overview

As a Warehouse Operator, you will work as part of a team to receive, process and dispatch metal of varying shapes and sizes. The role requires Forklift Counterbalance and Sideloader experience (including valid licences).

Benefits

• 7:30am to 4pm (30 mins lunch)
• 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
• Pension - 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service - max 8%)
• Free car parking
• Life assurance and income protection after 3 months
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24hr GP service
• Discount portal

Duties for the Warehouse Operator

• Typical tasks include Goods Inspection, Cutting, Deburring, Picking and Packing
• Ensure stock is stored in a safe and logical manner
• Ensure the warehouse environment is safe at all times, report any dangerous activity or hazards immediately
• Supporting documents to include but not limited to end of day check sheets, pre-use machine checks and forklift check sheets are correctly used and filled out
• Use all hardware and software equipment and software programs provided to carry out tasks (IT equipment, email, software programs, calculators, scanning equipment, ID cards etc)
• Maintain good communication between team members, your Team Leader, Supervisors and management
• Ensure daily targets in your area are met and where possible exceeded

Candidate Competencies

• Warehouse or Manufacturing experience
• Sideloader and Counterbalance forklift experience required
• Positive attitude
• Comfortable with lifting heavy items

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