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Are you an experienced FLT driver?
(Recent experience of driving an FLT reach & double handler is mandatory)
Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and cans of non-alcoholic refreshment.
Job title: Forklift driver
Job type: Temporary - Ongoing
Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XR
Pay rate: £14.55/ hour, going up to £16.17/ hour after 12 weeks
Shift pattern: 3 on 3 off
Shift timings: 07:00 - 19:00 or 19:00 - 07:00 (Must be flexible adhering to business requirements)
Start date: Immediate
Full training will be provided.
The eligible candidate must have minimum 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver and an in-date license.
Key Responsibilities:
- To operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, and move them to and from storage areas.
- Previous experience using double pallet/load handlers
- Locating and moving pallets of stock and loading trucks ready for client delivery
- Maintaining safety and housekeeping standards at all times
- Reporting on any damages to stock or the vehicle
- Keep appropriate records and reports to maintain tight inventory control and security.
- Working safely and on time to achieve productivity targets
- Moving finished goods around the warehouse using SAP
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
- Store the pallets in the ASRS Warehouse
- Unload vehicles delivering full goods into the ASRS warehouse
- Some manual handling may be required to rebuild damaged pallets
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver and an in-date license
- Recent experience of driving an FLT reach or double handler is mandatory (Preferably loading/unloading experience)
- Adhering to a Site SOP
- Physically demanding role - being on feet for longer time
- Health & safety is really important to our business so we are looking for someone who values and can demonstrate responsible attitude to Health & Safety standards.
- Able to manage their own time to achieve daily targets
- Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative
- Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns
Benefits:
- Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
- Employee Assistance Programme / Wellbeing Support
- Flexible shift patterns
- Paid breaks
- Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site
- Free parking
- Internal training and development
- Weekly pay
- Pay increase after 3 months
- Access to permanent vacancies
We are an equal opportunites company that embraces and encourages people of all genders/faith/ethnicity etc. So apply now and our dedicated team will contact you to discuss further.
