Forklift Driver

Forklift Operator - Huntingwood

The Role:
We are seeking reliable and experienced Forklift Operators to join our packaging and warehouse team in Huntingwood. This role is within a fast-paced FMCG environment, working with food and beverage products. Candidates will also be required to assist with general warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and manual handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring products are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Transport pallets of packaged alcohol products between storage areas, production lines, and shipping docks.
• Stack and organise pallets in designated storage areas, following inventory procedures.
• Perform RF scanning to pick and pack individual cases or bottles.
• Assist with inventory and cycle counts, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Carry out manual handling tasks and work on production lines as required.
• Escalate any equipment or conveyor issues to the line leader.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

About the Team:
You will report directly to the Line Leader, who will provide supervision and support. Each line is managed by a Line Leader with up to four operators working together.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid forklift licence with proven forklift operating experience.
• Previous experience in warehousing, picking, or production line environments highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying noise and temperature levels.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of manual handling and forklift operation.

Leigh Boyle
Business Manager

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