Forklift Driver (CounterBalance/Side Loader)
Location: Alfreton
Salary: £29,109 + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 x base rate + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Canteen + Parking + Healthcare Benefits
Working Hours: Double Days. Monday to Friday. Week 1 06:00 to 14:00. Week 2 14:00 to 22:00
Job Overview: Are you an experienced forklift driver with experience in yard work and the movement of large awkward loads (ugly freight)?
The role would suit forklift drivers or materials handlers from any background. You must have Counterbalance and Side Loader or Combi experience as a minimum. Applicants with side loader experience are highly encouraged to apply. Current in-date licenses are preferred, although expired licenses or proven operator experience will be taken into strong consideration. Applicants must be happy to work predominantly outdoors in the yard.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Movement of goods and stock control/rotation in a yard environment.
2. Unloading of vehicles and processing delivery notes.
3. Preparing loads for dispatch and loading of vehicles.
4. Completing relevant paperwork and updating systems.
5. Use of Side Loaders, Combi truck, reach truck, and counterbalance MHE.
Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you will ultimately be responsible for the loading/unloading of goods. The role will require you to transport awkward loads, such as 25m length pipes and 4m diameter coils. Working to an inventory system, you will prepare loads for dispatch correctly and to customer orders. You will produce dispatch dockets and paperwork. Inbound, you will be required to unload and receive goods from suppliers and process delivery notes. You will conduct daily checks on your machinery and work to safe SOPs.
This is a varied and busy role within a good team environment. The role involves a high skill level and high levels of attention to detail. The company is happy to train applicants with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Must have CounterBalance and Combi truck experience as a minimum.
2. Side Loader experience is highly desired but not essential.
3. Ability to handle awkward loads of up to 25m in length and 4m round in diameter.
Training will be given to the successful candidate with transferable skills.
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