Forklift Driver

Elk Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a skilled Forklift Driver to join our client’s distribution team based in Dublin 13. This permanent, full-time role offers hands-on warehouse duties with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

You will operate forklift equipment, assist with picking and packing, maintain stock records, complete documentation, and adhere to health & safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a valid forklift license and manual handling cert, with 1–2 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Valid reach and/or counterbalance forklift license with 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift.
• Manual handling certification.
• Experience with stock counting and inventory management software, especially using scanners.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and completing orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule. This includes loading, packing, wrapping, labelling, and shipping orders.
• Performing a variety of tasks related to picking, packing, check-in, shipping, and freight forwarding activities.
• Accurately completing all required documentation related to warehouse and shipping activities.
• Actively participating in all Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements, including adhering to manual handling procedures.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, accurately count and check incoming stock, and allocate items to appropriate storage spaces using a forklift or pallet truck.
• Sorting and placing materials in the correct allocated locations, checking for damaged or missing items, and maintain accurate stock records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock counting

Manual handling

Inventory management

Tools

Forklift license

Manual handling certification

Job description

Role: Forklift Driver
Location: Dublin 13
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary: €15 - €17 per hour

At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Forklift Driver to join our client’s growing team based in Dublin 13. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Worker to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.

What’s on Offer:

• €15 - €17 per hour

Your new role includes:

• Preparing and completing orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule. This includes loading, packing, wrapping, labelling, and shipping orders.
• Performing a variety of tasks related to picking, packing, check-in, shipping, and freight forwarding activities.
• Accurately completing all required documentation related to warehouse and shipping activities.
• Actively participating in all Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements, including adhering to manual handling procedures.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, accurately count and check incoming stock, and allocate items to appropriate storage spaces using a forklift or pallet truck.
• Sorting and placing materials in the correct allocated locations, checking for damaged or missing items, and maintain accurate stock records.

Experience you need:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Operative, ideally in a distribution centre.
• Valid reach and/or counterbalance forklift license with 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift.
• Valid manual handling certification.
• Experience with stock counting and inventory management software, especially using scanners.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects.

What’s next:

• If this role isn’t the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.