Forklift Driver

Reports to: Area Team Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Mile Road

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

To effectively assist all forklift operations on shift and packing when required, to ensure maximum efficiency and excellent customer service. Ensure that goods are moved to the correct locations ensuring Health and Safety regulations are maintained. Ensure housekeeping procedures are adhered to and all goods are moved, stacked, maintained and secured to company and client standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understand and follow all packaging codes and format
  • Diagnose and report faults on all packaging machinery
  • Work to daily production targets
  • Keep working areas clean and hygiene at all times
  • Remove completed pallets from Production Lines and load trucks when necessary via the forklift truck
  • Follow all relevant procedures and policies
  • Complete stitcher checks
  • Ensure traceability is maintained via the scanning system
  • Ensure good Health & Safety working practices are carried out at all times
  • Label and wrap completed pallets
  • Pack on lines as and when required
  • To make sure that all products that are packed are formatted correctly with correct labels and delivery codes etc.
  • To make sure all packaging is safe and neatly packed and loaded according to customer requirements.
  • Ensure all Health & Safety practices are adhered to and maintained.
  • Notify your line manager of any potential Health & Safety issues.
  • The areas of responsibilities contained within this job description is not exhaustive and an employee may be asked to do other duties in line with the needs of the business

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Forklift licence is a necessity for this role.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent relationship builder.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer literate – Microsoft Office packages with a focus on Excel capability.
  • To treat others with dignity and respect.
  • Endeavour to deliver the best quality service to internal and external customers alike.

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