Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Overview

Fresh Freight Group are recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team at their site in Gateshead. This role will be responsible for order picking/packing or sorting from warehouse stock in preparation for loading to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the business whilst maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction and safety.

Hours and Benefits

• Working hours: 12:00 – 21:00
• 1 in 4 Saturdays (additional pay)
• Benefits:
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity for training and development
  • Full Uniform and PPE
  • Onsite Parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
  • Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About The Job

• Complete all consignment paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to deliver a world class service;
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies relating to missing items of stock and dispatch to reduce customer complaints;
• Undertake daily/weekly safety checks on the manual handling equipment and work areas, complete any relevant paperwork and deliver to your Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager to ensure the business is fully compliant;
• Operate high standards of general housekeeping in order to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times;
• Work in a safe manner and in compliance with Health and Safety regulations to reduce the risk of accidents;
• Assist other departments as and when necessary in order to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Counterbalance FLT licence
• Warehouse health & Safety procedures
• Stock management software
• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.
• Safe
• Talented
• Attentive
• Reliable

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