Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Menzies Distribution Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national distribution company is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative for night shifts in Wakefield. The candidate will be responsible for accurately receiving and dispatching goods, maintaining safety and cleanliness in the warehouse. A current Counterbalance Forklift Licence and a minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift are required. This permanent, full-time position offers various benefits including holidays, volunteer days, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Driver of the Year Awards

Access to Healthcare Cash Plan

Discounts on travel and services

Unique Industry Training

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment, ideally in the food or beverage industry.
• Familiarity with internal WMS systems, laptops, and hand scanners.

Responsibilities

• Accurately scan and receive customer goods into the warehouse.
• Perform stock rotation and maintain cleanliness and health standards.
• Assist with loading and any reasonable tasks from supervisors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and uses initiative

Good organizational and time management skills

Education

Current Counterbalance Forklift Licence

1+ year operating a counterbalance FLT

Job description

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England

Hours:> Full-time

Shift: 4 On/4 Off

Duration: Permanent

Counterbalance Forklift Driver (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to join our team in Wakefield. To provide accurate receipt of customer goods in to the warehouse, and timely despatch of customer goods from the warehouse to external parties.
The role requirements are to complete various warehouse tasks, as safely, accurately and as efficiently as possible upholding and the highest standards of health and safety at all times.

***For your application to be considered, you must hold a current Counterbalance Forklift Licence***

The Details:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/ 4 Off Nights
• Working Hours:18:30-06:30
• Full-time, permanent
• Wakefield,WF2 0XE
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using internal WMS system, laptop and hand scanners
• Taking receipt of pallets from the production lines and accurately scanning in to the warehouse
• Stock rotation and consolidation
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest of standards, working in partnership direct with the customer
• Adhering to Warehouse/Plant H&S rules at all time
• Operating a ‘clean as you go’ policy to ensure the warehouse is free of excess debris, pests etc.
• Assisting on the loading bay (as and when required)
• Adhering to Health and Safety rules at all times
• Carrying out any other reasonable request made by Supervisor/Manager

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 1+ year operating a counterbalance FLT is Mandatory
• Previous warehouse experience (ideally within the food and/or beverage industry, but not essential)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills, be a team player
• Be proactive, use initiative
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Time For You: Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

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