Forklift Operator

Pay: £14.10 per hour

Job Description:

Forklift Driver (FLT – Counterbalance)

Pay: £14.10 per hour

Job Description:

Location: Knighton
Pay Rate: £14.10 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

• 2 weeks of days (6:00am – 6:00pm)
• Followed by 2 weeks of nights (6:00pm – 6:00am)

Positions Available: Multiple vacancies

Summary of Job Role

To safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck, moving finished products from production lines into storage while ensuring production runs smoothly and safely at all times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Forklift Driver

• Carry out daily FLT start-up checks and report any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Ensure production lines are fully stocked with the correct materials to maintain efficient operation.
• Store unused or old materials in the appropriate designated areas.
• Complete palletiser changeovers in line with the production schedule, resolving issues where possible and reporting downtime to the Shift Manager.
• Complete start-up checks on palletisers.
• Remove finished products from production lines and place them into the correct warehouse locations, ensuring all products are correctly identified and labelled.
• Scan pallets of finished stock in line with company training procedures.
• Manage part pallets at the start and end of production runs, relocating them to warehouse storage and adjusting pallet quantities accurately.
• Remove all waste from production lines and dispose of it in the correct recycling areas.
• Load and unload lorries as required.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company policies at all times.

Requirements

• Valid counterbalance FLT licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment (preferred)
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to health & safety

Work Location: In person