Warehouse Forklift Operator

South West Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training on Bendi forklift

Job summary

South West Recruitment is seeking a Counterbalance forklift driver for a global food packaging company in Poole. The role is permanent with a Counterbalance Licence essential and full training available for a Bendi forklift for the right candidate.

The job pays £14.61 per hour (including shift allowance) for 42 hours per week, with an initial 8am-4pm shift pattern Monday to Friday during training, then a 4 weeks cycle rotating to days and nights.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Counter Balance forklift license (essential).
• Training will be provided for a Bendi (Pivot) Truck for suitable candidates.
• Physically capable of handling goods movement and site storage.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counter Balance forklifts to move materials and finished goods around site.
• Record goods movements using RF handheld computers and ensure accuracy of stock locations.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

RF handheld computer use

Teamwork

Tools

Counter Balance forklift

Bendi 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 £14.61 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 personis 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 peopleare 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.