Warehouse Forklift Operator

Elite Talent Hub; Connacht; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub in Galway is recruiting a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join our builders’ merchants team. The role focuses on maintaining the yard and warehouse, receiving deliveries, and supporting timely, friendly service for customers.

You will work under the Yard Supervisor, collaborating with colleagues to keep stock identifiable and safe, and assist with loading, packing, and general duties as required.

Qualifications

• Previous general operative experience is required.
• Customer service experience is essential.
• Forklift licence is an advantage.
• Manual handling certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries to the warehouse and ensure correct storage following health and safety guidelines.
• Keep the warehouse tidy and ensure stock is clearly identifiable with low stock levels highlighted to management.
• Operate and maintain forklift in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Perform picking, packing and loading of company vehicles as required.
• Support security by being vigilant to prevent loss and theft.
• Work as a team member to ensure efficient warehouse operations and carry out other duties as required.

Skills

General operative experience

Customer service experience

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Forklift Licence

Manual Handling Certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting Warehouse Forklift Operator in Builders merchants in Galway

Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation of the yard and warehouse area. Working effectively as part of a team in which you’ll make sure our customers can rely on a timely, friendly and dependable service.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous General operative experience is required
• Valid Fork-lift Licence an advantage
• Valid Manual Handling Certificate desirable
• Previous customer service experience essential
• Building material and plumbing knowledge advantageous but not essential
• Receive and check off deliveries to the warehouse, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring secure, correct and timely storage of such deliveries in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that the warehouse/store is kept tidy at all times, that stock is clearly identifiable and low stock levels highlighted to management where necessary to make certain products are available at all times.
• Ensure that the forklift is used and maintained in an appropriate manner in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for picking, packing and loading of company vehicles.
• Actively safeguard against theft of goods or company property by being security conscious at all times.
• Work and communicate as a team member to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively within company policy.
• Perform any other duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the company.

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