Yard & Forklift Operative (Warehouse)

Yard & Forklift Operative / Based In Eye, Suffolk / Salary DOE / Monday to Friday / Permanent / 8.00am till 4.00pm

Do you want to work for worldwide known company? Our established client is looking for a Yard Operative to help with their Dispatch team, within their warehouse.

The successful candidate will be supporting efficiencies within their distribution function using the forklift to load and unload all materials up to and over 5000kg. You will communicate across the business and optimise resources to ensure they deliver each project on time.

Duties Include

• To manage the process of arrival and departure, the loading of vehicles, ensuring all necessary paperwork is signed, collated and given to the distribution team.
• Collate orders for dispatch and ensure they are ready to leave.
• Assist Goods In department with unloading when required.
• To sort and prepare sales orders for dispatch in advance of collection.
• To work closely with the Packing Department to ensure the most efficient and appropriate packing methods are used relative to the type of shipment.
• Assist Parts Packing and Wood Shop areas where time allows.
• To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be requested at times.
• Liaise with the Distribution department to coordinate collections, ensuring that sufficient preparation is carried out, materials identified and made ready in advance to support efficient loading.
• To undertake the tasks necessary to support the Company s packing, transport and distribution processes, ensuring the efficient delivery of product to customers.
• To support in the task to create and sustain a zero-harm environment by meeting all policies and procedures relevant to the area.
• To promote excellence in terms of Safety and Attitude, inspiring others through personal conduct and setting of standards.
• Keep yard areas tidy and ensure that packed goods are within designated areas.
• The Health & Safety of yourself and others in your area of control.
• To provide necessary support to the Distribution Manager.
• To complete administrative and functional tasks as required.

Candidate Attributes

• Counterbalance License up to and over 5000KG (B1 & B2)
• Good administrative skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work using your initiative to a high standard with excellent attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines.
• Open style and a team player.
• A positive approach combined with efficient communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven work experience gained within a dynamic role.

Company Benefits

• Company Group Personal Pension Scheme:
  • o The scheme is a contributory scheme, with the employee contributing 4% of earnings and the Company contributing 4% of earnings. Company contributions increase to 6% after 5 years service and 7% after 10 years service.
  • o Life Assurance is provided at 3 times basic salary.
• 23 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Benefits SAGE Employee Benefits Program provides: A wide range of exclusive discounts across high street brands, including holidays, days out and meals.
• Access to health and wellbeing tools.
• GP on Demand, Confidential helplines and one to one counselling.

For more information, please contact Kira at the Diss office or apply below.