Warehouse Forklift Driver/Goods Inward

Applegreen; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time, permanent position

Immediate start available

Growing distribution business

Job summary

Applegreen is seeking an experienced Warehouse Forklift Driver / Goods Inward Operative for the Leixlip Distribution Centre. You will manage goods inward processing, stock control, and replenishment, while upholding high safety and efficiency standards across the site.

The role involves unloading inbound deliveries, accurate stock booking, and stock put-away across ambient, chilled, and frozen environments.

Qualifications

• Valid licences/certifications for Reach Truck, Counterbalance Forklift, PPT and Manual Handling.
• Minimum of two years' warehouse experience, ideally in food/chilled/frozen distribution.
• Comfortable working across ambient, chilled and frozen environments.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of working independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound deliveries using a counterbalance forklift.
• Book stock into the warehouse management system with correct dates, temperatures and conditions.
• Put stock away using VNA and reach truck across ambient, chilled and frozen environments.
• Replenish stock from reserve locations to picking locations as required.
• Liaise with warehouse and operational teams to ensure smooth daily activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and safety.
• Adhere to all company health and safety procedures and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Reach Truck

Counterbalance Forklift

PPT (Powered Pallet Truck)

Manual Handling

Job description

Warehouse Forklift Driver/Goods Inward - Leixlip Distribution Centre

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Forklift Driver / Goods Inward Operative to join our growing team at our Leixlip Distribution Centre.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, with responsibility for goods inward processing, stock control, replenishment activities, and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload inbound deliveries using a counterbalance forklift.
• Accurately book stock into the warehouse management system, ensuring product dates, temperatures, and conditions are correctly recorded.
• Put stock away using VNA and reach truck equipment across ambient, chilled, and frozen warehouse environments.
• Replenish stock from reserve locations to picking locations as required.
• Liaise with warehouse and operational teams to ensure the smooth running of daily activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and safety throughout the warehouse.
• Adhere to all company health and safety procedures and operational standards.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

Hold valid licences/certification for:

• Reach Truck
• Counterbalance Forklift
• PPT (Powered Pallet Truck)
• Manual Handling
• Have a minimum of two years' warehouse experience, ideally within a food, chilled, or frozen distribution environment.
• Be comfortable working across ambient, chilled, and frozen warehouse areas.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be capable of working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful distribution business.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

This is a newly created role, and we are keen to recruit the right individual as soon as possible.