Forklift Truck Driver – Greater Manchester

Job Brief: Forklift Driver – Reporting to the Floor Manager

Location: Greater Manchester

Who We Are

United Wholesale Grocers Limited was founded in 1977 by Mr. Mohammed Ramzan. The company has over 200 employees with a turnover in excess of £220 million. We have 3 branches, 2 in Glasgow and 1 in Gateshead in the North East of England, and we are about to open a new branch in the Greater Manchester area. We are primarily a Cash & Carry Wholesale business with a wide product portfolio consisting of Beers, Wines, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Confectionery, Crisps and Snacks, Household and Grocery.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, moving, checking, and storing incoming goods using a forklift.
• Unloading deliveries with a forklift truck.
• Matching up deliveries from the goods received note to the relevant purchase order.
• Proactively liaising with the shop floor supervisors to ensure space for deliveries.
• Reporting any discrepancies.
• Prepare and complete orders for transfer or delivery.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills Required

• Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced role.
• Work in a safe manner conforming to all health & safety rules and regulations when operating a forklift truck.
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Able to work quickly and to deadlines.
• Have a forklift truck licence (or willing to perform the required training to obtain).

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