Counterbalance Forklift Drivers
Reference Number: 9731
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Location: Brigg -
Salary/Rate: 8.83 / Hour -
Contract Type: Temp To Perm -
Hours Type: Full Time -
Shift Type: 4 Day Rotation -
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Job Description
Our client, a large independent company expert in the manufacturing of film-based products for multiple markets, are offering an exciting opportunity for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers in Elsham, North Lincolnshire.
This company are a forward-thinking organisation and are offering temporary to permanent position(s) to join an existing team of hardworking production and forklift operatives to provide a first-class service within the manufacturing operations.
You will be joining a proactive company that develop tailor made customer solutions, therefore, you will be enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and physically fit with excellent time keeping & communication skills who enjoys working as part of a team.
Diverse Employment are working on behalf of the advertised position so should you wish to apply, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Job Summary
Hours of Work
- 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off (0700 to 1900 / 1900 to 0700)
- Overtime is available paid at time and half & double time
Responsibilities
The following are a list of responsibilities for the Counterbalance Forklift Drivers jobs in Brigg :
- Working as part of a team
- Required to bring raw materials in on pallets out of the factory into the warehouse
- De-bag the pallets into mini silos
- Manual handling aspects moving 10 tonnes over 12 hours equating to 10 pallets per shift
- Carrying out quality checks
- Always have a good understanding of Health & Safety
- An induction will be carried out (practical & theory)
Education
- Hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence
- Must be numerate and literate
Experience
- Previous experience within manufacturing and/or similar
- Production experience within packaging environment ideally although not essential
- Proven record of being a team player
Desired Skills / Qualities
- Have effective communication skills
- Be a team player
- Excellent attention to details
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Physically fit due to the active nature of this role
- Be able to stand on your feet for the full shift
- Motivated, enthusiastic and committed
- Have the ability to be flexible and open to change
- Ability to be able to communicate with people at all levels
Job Benefits / Perks
- Statutory Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Full training provided
- Increased pay rate once taken on