Forklift Driver

Role Overview:

The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and PPTs to support the movement, storage, and handling of goods across all areas of the facility. This role may be assigned to support either warehouse or production operations. Responsibilities include transporting finished goods, raw materials, and general inventory; performing quality checks; maintaining accurate records; and ensuring a clean and organised work environment. The Forklift Driver plays a key role in maintaining operational flow and actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

 Key Duties

• Operate forklifts and PPTs to move, stack, and store goods safely and efficiently
• Transport finished goods from automated palletising stations to pallet wrappers and onward to storage areas
• Retrieve wrapped pallets and deliver to designated holding areas
• Deliver raw materials and packaging supplies to production lines and retrieve unused stock
• Replenish raw materials for robot palletisers and deliver ancillary items (anti-slip sheets, edge boards, stretch wrap)
• Retrieve raw materials from high-level racking and place at low level for production use
• Unload inbound shipments and relocate products to designated storage locations
• Pick and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Load and unload trailers and rail cars using appropriate equipment
• Conduct inventory movements and transactions using SAP
• Perform cycle counts and assist in quarterly stock counts
• Carry out quality and quantity checks on goods received
• Book in inbound deliveries and carry out SAP inventory movements
• Maintain accurate records to ensure tight inventory control and proper stock rotation
• Assist in physical inventories and stock counting
• Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with 6S standards
• Support Lean initiatives and participate in problem-solving activities
• Report operational issues and participate in team huddles and effective handovers
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, SOPs, and SWIs
• Use RF scanner guns and other warehouse technology as required
• Carry out other duties as reasonably required to support operations

Key requirements:

• Valid and up-to-date forklift operator certification.
• Minimum 1 year of recent forklift driving experience in a production or warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to follow operational instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiarity with SAP and RF scanning technology.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); basic numeracy skills.