Warehouse Forklift Truck Driver Operative

SHARPAK; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Aylesham seeks a Warehouse Operative to assist with loading, unloading, and stock management. The ideal candidate will have experience with counterbalance forklifts, focus on safety protocols, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. The role offers rotating shifts and a range of benefits, including life assurance and extra holidays.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical Cash Plan

Extra Holidays

Paid Breaks

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate mechanical handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail for stock management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leaders and Managers with warehouse duties.
• Ensure correct location of stock receipts.
• Pick goods from stock as directed.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment to move pallets.
• Load and unload goods ensuring their quantity and quality.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift truck experience

Warehouse experience

Ability to follow health and safety procedures

Tools

Counterbalance truck

Pivot truck

Reach truck

Pedestrian pallet truck

Job description

The Company

Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform.

Role Purpose

The purpose of the role is to assist the warehouse Team Leaders and Managers to ensure the smooth running of all warehouse duties, loading or unloading of trailers, full pallet and case picking, receiving stock, cleaning and cycle counts. Working both alone and as part of a team, this role is a combination of using mechanical handling equipment and manual handling.

Shifts Available

Rotating Days (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for location of stock receipts into the warehouse after ensuring that the paperwork and goods are correct, raising any discrepancies to the Team Leaders and Managers.
• Responsibility for picking goods from stock as and when required as directed by the Team Leaders or Managers.
• Operation of mechanical handling equipment (Counterbalance, Pivot, Reach and Pedestrian pallet trucks) to move pallets around the warehouse in order to meet business needs.
• To ensure that goods are loaded and unloaded as directed by the Team Leader or Manager ensuring that goods are correct and not damaged.
• To perform stock movements as required in accordance with the Company’s procedures.
• Full adherence to health and safety policy and procedures at all times, reporting any broken, defective or faulty equipment to a manager to ensure the safety of all staff.
• The ideal candidate will have counterbalance or pivot forklift truck experience and warehousing/manufacturing experience, although full training will be provided.

Why Work With Us?

At Sharpak Aylesham, we think people do their best when they feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to make work more enjoyable and assist you along the way - and we're always looking for new ways to improve what we offer.

Benefits

• Life Assurance – from day one, we've got you covered
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support when you need it
• Medical Cash Plan – money back on everyday health costs
• Extra Holidays – 22 days plus bank holidays, and even more the longer you’re with us
• Paid Breaks – yes, really!
• Long Service Awards – we love to celebrate your milestones

If this sounds like the role for you, then apply today.