Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck Operative

Manpower are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Northampton (East Corby) for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team on a permanent basis with an immediate start!

Start Date: ASAP

Hourly Pay: £10.90 with overtime available at an uplifted rate.

Working hours:

Hours: 39 hours per week

Rotating Shifts:

Week 1 - Late Shift: Monday to Thursday 14:00-22:30, Friday 13:00-18:00

Week 2 - Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-16:00

Pay: £10.90p/h with an opportunity to increase rate following further training

About the Job:

The role is an active hands on Forklift Driver, picking and loading stocks in line with customer and logistical requirements supporting the Warehouse and Logistics functions and providing full absence cover for other Forklift Drivers.

Duties will include:

• Unloading and loading vehicles both inside and outside
• Exercise extreme caution at all times, especially when operating an FLT or refuelling
• Reporting any discrepancies immediately to the appropriate personnel
• Ensuring all materials are stored in the correct location and walkways are kept clear
• Using RF barcode scanners to register all movements within the Warehouse Management System
• Issuing/ scanning raw materials to the appropriate machine as per the provision
• Preparation and loading of correct materials onto machine conveyors in line with business procedures/ timings
• Understanding and identifying board specifications (liners, GSM and sizes)
• Emptying of waste skips to outside waste bins
• Assisting with stock takes

Our Requirements:

• Experience working within a busy warehouse/production area
• Forklift Counterbalance licence
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good clear communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team whilst also using own initiative
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems and RF scanners
• Flexibility to swap shift
• Rate increase following further training

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now!