Warehouse Forklift Driver - Nights

Warehouse Operative with FLT Counterbalance Licence

Menzies Distribution are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance Licence to join our team providing a first class service in Wakefield. 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: £30,261.65 Per Annum (Overtime is paid at Time & A Half)
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/ 4 Off Nights
• Hours: 18:30-06:30
• Location: WF2 0XE
• 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
• Picking orders ready for despatch 
• 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
• An in-date, accredited FLT license (RTITB, ITSARR, AITT etc.)
• Previous warehouse experience (ideally within the food and/or beverage industry, but not essential)

Technical Competencies:

• Good eye for detail
• Strong communication skills, be a team player
• Be proactive, use initiative
• Good organisational and time management skills

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best, they can be, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.