Warehouse Forklift Operator

South West Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a global food packaging company in Poole. This permanent position requires a Counterbalance License and offers training for a Bendi Truck. The role involves moving and storing materials along with preparing finished goods for dispatch. Hourly pay starts at GBP14.04 for a 42-hour work week. A varied shift pattern includes both day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a Counterbalance Forklift License.
• Competency in using RF hand-held computers is necessary.
• Experience in using various mechanical handling equipment highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Movement and storage of materials and products around the site.
• Preparation of finished goods for dispatch to customers.
• Unloading goods and ensuring accuracy of delivery against delivery notes.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift License

Ability to use RF hand-held computers

Experience with Mechanical Handling Equipment

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Bendi forklift

Pivot steer forklift

Ride on powered pallet trucks

Scissor lifts

Job description

We are looking for a Counterbalance forklift driver for a global food packaging company in Poole.

This is a permanent position. A Counterbalance License is essential for this role and full training will be given for a Bendi (Pivot) Truck for the committed candidate

The hourly rate is GBP14.04 per hour which includes shift allowance. 42 hours per week.

The shift pattern will start on standard 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday to allow for the training period then will move onto (4 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights):

Week 1 (Days 6am - 6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 (Days 6am - 6pm): Wednesday, Thursday

Week 3 (Days 6am - 6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 4 (Days 6am - 6pm): Wednesday, Thursday

Week 5 (Nights 6pm - 6am): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 6 (Nights 6pm - 6am): Wednesday, Thursday

Then revert back to week 1. Sunday is counted as the first day of the week so you are paid 48 hours in the first week and 36 in the second.

Overview

The prime role of the stores person is the movement and storage of materials and products around the site and the preparation of finished goods for despatch to customers.

Mechanical Handling Equipment is used extensively in the role. Stores people are required to operate the following equipment:

• Counter Balance forklifts (essential)
• Bendi Forklift (Desirable but full training will be given for committed candidate)
• Pivot Steer forklifts
• Ride on powered pallet trucks.
• Scissor lifts - Not everyone needs this licence. It is not a pre-requisite

Tasks & Responsibilities

RF hand held computers are used to record movements of stock and materials throughout the site. Stores people must be competent in using them to accurately record the stock movements he makes.

Goods in - Unloading and storage of raw materials and finished product:

• Unload goods delivered by suppliers. Ensure the accuracy of the delivery note against what is delivered. Move to and record the movement into the appropriate storage location.

To apply for immediate Interview for this permanent position, please apply now with your latest CV or call Alan for more details.