Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance FLT

Menzies Distribution Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Kettering is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance Licence for a permanent, full-time role on a 4 On/4 Off shift pattern. Responsibilities include accurately receiving and dispatching customer goods, operating a counterbalance forklift, and maintaining health and safety standards. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for training and progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Paid volunteer day

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Unique industry training

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating a counterbalance FLT/PPT.
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trailers using counterbalance FLT.
• Receive and scan pallets into the warehouse accurately.
• Perform stock rotation and consolidation.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT operation

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Time management

Job description

Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance FLT

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England

Hours: Full-time

Shift: 4 On/4 Off

Duration: Permanent

Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance FLT

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance Licence to join our team providing a first class service in Kettering. The main purpose of this role is 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:

• Salary: £15.27 Per hour (Overtime is paid at Time & A Half)
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours: 18:00-06:00
• Location: Ball Kettering
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading/unloading trailers using counterbalance FLT
• 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:

• Experience operating a counterbalance FLT/PPT
• Previous warehouse experience (ideally within the food and/or beverage industry, but not essential)
• 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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