Job Description:

Kinaxia Newcastle are recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team at their site in Gateshead. This role will be responsible for order picking/packing or sorting from warehouse stock in preparation for loading to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the business whilst maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction and safety.

• 12:00 - 21:00 
• 1 in 4 Saturdays (additional pay)
• Additional benefits:
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for training and development
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

• Complete all consignment paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to deliver a world class service;
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies relating to missing items of stock and dispatch to reduce customer complaints;
• Undertake daily/weekly safety checks on the manual handling equipment and work areas, complete any relevant paperwork and deliver to your Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager to ensure the business is fully compliant;
• Operate high standards of general housekeeping in order to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times;
• Work in a safe manner and in compliance with Health and Safety regulations to reduce the risk of accidents;
• Assist other departments as and when necessary in order to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Your knowledge and experience:

• Counterbalance FLT licence
• Warehouse health & Safety procedures
• Stock management software
• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.
• Safe
• Talented
• Attentive
• Reliable