Forklift Operator -B2

Job Description:

Join a leading logistics team and drive your career forward in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our client in Greenford. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently handling materials, operating forklifts safely, and supporting overall warehouse operations. This role requires a proactive individual with mechanical aptitude and experience in warehouse management systems. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift trucks to load and unload goods, ensuring proper handling of materials
• Manage the movement of products within the warehouse, including stacking and organising stock
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, verifying incoming and outgoing shipments
• Conduct routine inspections of forklift equipment and perform minor repairs or report issues for maintenance
• Utilise warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and update records accurately
• Support general warehouse tasks such as organising storage areas and maintaining cleanliness
• Handle heavy loads safely, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times

Experience

• Proven experience operating forklift trucks within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control procedures
• Mechanical knowledge to perform basic equipment repairs and troubleshooting
• Experience in materials handling, shipping, and receiving operations
• Ability to perform basic maths calculations for inventory counts and measurements
• Physical capability for heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing or moving around the warehouse
• Previous warehouse experience is highly desirable, demonstrating familiarity with safety standards and efficient workflow practices

Salary & Terms

• Any 5 days out of 7
• 12 hour shifts
• 6am to 6pm
• 13.50 per hour