Job Opportunity: Forklift Counterbalance Operator
Location: Maldon
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Position: Full-Time
Key Duties:
As a Forklift Counterbalance Operator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse environment, handling deliveries, and supporting production when necessary. Key responsibilities include:
*Safety Awareness: Understand and communicate top safety risks; report near misses and use the red card system when needed.
*Warehouse Safety Practices: Complete behavior-based safety observations and 6S reports, keep work areas clean and clear, and follow the 100% clear aisle policy.
*Equipment Checks: Conduct safety checks on equipment (PIT, racking, ramps).
*Inventory Handling: Accurately receive deliveries, process customer returns, prepare and load orders, and update stock locations in Navision.
*Freight & Dispatch: Book UK freight consignments and handle dispatch paperwork in line with SOPs.
*Recycling & Waste Management: Manage scrap material and operate recycling lines as per SOPs.
*Cross-Functional Support: Assist with production operations, participate in stock takes, and support departmental projects when required.
Requirements:
*RTITB CB Fork Lift Truck License essential
*2 years’ experience in a warehouse / shop floor environment
*Strong attention to safety and detail
*Willingness to work as part of a team and support improvement projects
*English & Maths GSCE (A-C)
*Bendi and Bale/pole attachment experience desirable (training will be provided)