Job Description

Are you an experienced Fork Lift Driver along with experience in Counterbalance and Reach Trucks? Do you consider yourself to be reliable and dependable and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Milton Keynes?

We have a Fork Lift Driver role available at Milton Keynes for out client DS Smith.This role is ideal for someone who has 3-4 years of experience with Forklift for both Counterbalance and Reach experience in the previous roles.

Role: Fork Lift Driver

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Anderson Gate, Milton Keynes MK4 4AE

Rate: £16 per hour

Contract length: 3 months initial contract with high possibility of converting into a permanent position

Shift Patterns: 4 on 4 off - 6 am to 6 pm, Days only;

40 Hours per week

Responsibilities:

* Operate a Forklift to load/unload trailers and transport materials and finished goods to various warehouse areas.

* Follow all plant and safety standards including wearing proper PPE and LOTOTO procedures.

* Loading and unloading of trailers.

* Careful handling of finished goods.

* Managing shipping and receiving work site.

* Managing onsite storage and warehouse locations.Tie off bales of scrap and unload baler.

* Weighing of scrap and inputting into weighing station.

* Read and interpret Vendor Bill of Lading.Read daily truck lineups and maintain good housekeeping.

* Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential requirements:

* A minimum of 3-4 years of experience operating Forklift and has valid tickects/license.

* Experience with Counterbalance and Reach is a must. (Will accept in-house licence but must pass assessment)

Desirable requirements:

* Must be a reliable, dependable and report to work on time for shift start as scheduled.

* Must be able to handle product on/off pallets, understand pallet tag differences and special handling instructions.

* Be able to understand customer specific shipping instructions.

* Able to lift, bend, twist, pull and push up to 25 lbs repeatedly