FLT driver

Bickham

2 weeks ago

Applications closed

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work for a progressive medical technology company? Do you have Forklift driving experience? If so, read on…

Our client is among the world's leading suppliers of medical devices and a leading innovator . They offer a warm and friendly working environment and embraces it's employees and their diversities.

Shift: 11:00 - 23:00 3 days on 3 days off
Payrate: £18.11 per hour

Shift: 23:00-11:00 3 days on 3 days off
Payrate: £20.30 per hour

Responsibilities:

Using the Forklift / Pedestrian trucks for loading/unloading of transport vehicles and movement of products within the warehouse
Conducting regular Cycle Counts via the MES system
Completion of Racking Inspections and reporting any damage as a matter of priority
Movement of products within the warehouse to ensure correct and appropriate location storage
Receive goods delivery and ensure they are fully documented, booked in the system and report any quality issues immediately
Conduct inspection & cleaning of outer packaging of product if it is not suitable for production to use before it is moved into an area for production use.
Prepare Finished Goods for shipment as per documentation
Drive trucks in a safe manner at all times with no exception
Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions

Requirements:

Must have an in-date/valid forklift license (counterbalance)
Good knowledge of all related warehouse activities
PC knowledge - to include Microsoft Office

Desirable:

VNA, PPT ride on truck
Knowledge of SAP
Knowledge of MES or other Scanning systems

Benefits:

Holiday pay
Full training is provided
Many of our candidates return year after year
Access to the Randstad benefits app
Local bus stops and train stations
Free parking on site and street parking is available in the surrounding area

If this interests you, please apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you to discuss further

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