Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Location: London
  • Posted on: 2025-06-07 11:04:08
  • Company: Company name not provided
  • Experience: From No experience range provided to No experience range provided years

Job Description

Forklift Drivers required for 4 on 4 off shift!

Salary: £14.46 per hour, weekly paid

Shifts: 4 on 4 off, 6am - 6pm, 1pm to 1am

Key Responsibilities:
• Forklift Operation: Operate forklift truck and move freight around the warehouse, ensuring goods are stored correctly and safely.

This includes transporting goods to and from staging areas, loading docks, and storage locations.
• Freight Handling: Safely load and unload freight from trucks or containers, ensuring that all goods are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Inventory Control: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by properly placing and scanning goods into the warehouse management system (WMS).

Participate in regular stock counts and audits.
• Order Fulfilment: Pick and prepare orders for shipment according to customer specifications and company standards.

Ensure that all orders are accurate and ready for dispatch on time.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety protocols and warehouse procedures, including conducting pre-operation checks on the reach truck and reporting any maintenance needs or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Assist with the organization of goods to maximize space and improve efficiency.
• Documentation: Accurately document all goods moved, received, or dispatched using handheld devices or warehouse management systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other warehouse staff, freight handlers, and logistics coordinators to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Requirements:
• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Valid counter balance certification is required.
• Checkable 5-year history and a clean DBS.
• Knowledge of freight handling and international shipping procedures is an advantage.

• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.