Forklift Operator

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.