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Forklift Drivers required for 4 on 4 off shift!
Salary: £27K to £30K
Shifts: 4 on 4 off, 4 nights
Key Responsibilities:
- Forklift Operation: Operate forklift truck and move freight around the warehouse, ensuring goods are stored correctly and safely. This includes transporting goods to and from staging areas, loading docks, and storage locations.
- Freight Handling: Safely load and unload freight from trucks or containers, ensuring that all goods are handled with care to prevent damage.
- Inventory Control: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by properly placing and scanning goods into the warehouse management system (WMS). Participate in regular stock counts and audits.
- Order Fulfilment: Pick and prepare orders for shipment according to customer specifications and company standards. Ensure that all orders are accurate and ready for dispatch on time.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety protocols and warehouse procedures, including conducting pre-operation checks on the reach truck and reporting any maintenance needs or safety concerns to the supervisor.
- Warehouse Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards. Assist with the organization of goods to maximize space and improve efficiency.
- Documentation: Accurately document all goods moved, received, or dispatched using handheld devices or warehouse management systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other warehouse staff, freight handlers, and logistics coordinators to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Requirements:
- Experience as a forklift operator.
- Valid counter balance certification is required.
- Checkable 5-year history and a clean DBS.
- Knowledge of freight handling and international shipping procedures is an advantage
- Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.
