Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

AM2PM are seeking a skilled and reliable Counterbalance FLT Driver to join one of our clients in the Widnes area. This is a hands-on, physical role that involves a variety of tasks to support warehousing and recycling facility operations. The ideal candidate will have an RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance Forklift Truck license and be comfortable with lifting and moving materials weighing between 10-20kg on a regular basis.

Details of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver:

Location: Widnes, Cheshire WA8

Pay Rate: £14.69 per hour

Shift Patterns: Rotating shifts, 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Responsibilities of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver:

Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) to handle materials.

Load product onto the baler asset and coordinate packaging at the packing station.

Perform a quality inspection of products to ensure compliance with standards.

Check stock availability and suitability using provided lists.

Transport processing materials via FLT and load product onto the production line using lifting equipment.

Ensure no visible contamination at both the start and end of the production process.

Operate production machinery including a packing station, ensuring finished products are accurately weighed and packed into individual bags.

Use an X-Ray machine to detect metal contamination in packed products.

Properly label individual bags to align with unique identification codes.

Load finished bags onto pallets and secure them using a shrink wrap machine.

Maintain a clean and organized work environment within the warehouse or recycling facility.

Comply with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver:

Valid RTITB or ITSSAR accredited Counterbalance FLT License.

Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 10-20kg.

Previous experience in warehouse or recycling facility operations.

Familiarity with operating lifting equipment, shrink wrapping, and packing machinery.

Basic math skills for weighing and packing accuracy.

A team player with good communication skills.

Ability to follow processes and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with baler machines and X-Ray inspection equipment

Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.

Benefits of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver:

Opportunity to earn overtime rates, paid at a premium

Access to free parking.

Weekly pay

Regular ongoing work

If you are interested in the above Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver role click 'APPLY' now!

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