Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Overview

At Paragon we combine leading-edge technology and exceptional people to deliver business-critical products and services that achieve enhanced performance for our clients. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the team at Paragon as a permanent Warehouse Operative responsible for Counterbalance Forklift operation.

This is a permanent contract based at Greenland Road, Sheffield. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 7:30pm. It is essential that you hold a current counterbalance license for this position.

Why join the Paragon team?

Here at Paragon, our people are our passion. We believe in open communication throughout the business, providing all employees the opportunity to feedback and suggest improvements on how things can be done better and giving everyone the opportunity to learn and develop. Here are some of the perks when you work for Paragon:

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising by one day per year to a maximum of 25 days
• 10 paid sick days on successful completion of probation
• Death in Service – 4 times annual salary
• Commitment to your learning and development
• Employer contribution pension

What will your role as a Warehouse Operative involve?

• Carry out prestart checks on all operational equipment and report any damage or defects to the warehouse manager.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Take delivery of goods into the warehouse in accordance with the company delivery specification and check for missing or damaged items.
• Accurately book goods into stock using the computerised stock system
• Sort and store materials/items onto racking and shelving and accurately record the stock location on the computerised stock system
• Pick items from throughout the warehouse and prepare and complete warehouse orders for despatch.
• Deliver goods to production in a timely manner
• Update computerised stock systems to ensure stock records are accurate
• Replenish the warehouse pick face and update the stock system accordingly
• Complete end of day manifests
• Perform warehouse inventory checks
• Remove waste from the warehouse as required ensuring waste goes into the correct waste stream.
• Maintain housekeeping to a high standard
• Carry out tasks in accordance with warehouse standard operating procedures

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Licensed to drive a Counterbalance
• Experienced working within a team.
• Familiar working within a warehouse environment.
• A self-starter using your initiative to reach goals and solve problems.
• Thorough and analytical in all your work with great attention to detail.
• Excellent in time management and organisation.

If you think that this could be a great opportunity for you, don’t hesitate and apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,750.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person