Forklift Driver - Packhouse

Job Purpose

Transport goods in a safe and timely manner to ensure schedules, customer requirements and health and safety rules are adhered to whilst maintaining high quality standards.

The Position

• Ensure all procedures relating to the safe operation of forklift trucks are strictly adhered to
  
• Forklift truck operators must commence work at least 15 minutes before the stated shift start time to ensure the lines are fully operational for the team
  
• You may be required to stay at the end of your shift to ensure your area is tidy and any relevant paperwork is fully completed
  
• This role requires a flexible approach to hours and working overtime as the business demands
  
• Ensure your immediate work area is kept clean, tidy, and safe
• Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and is completed fully and accurately i.e.: forklift check sheet, loading plans, rejects and hopper sheet
• Ensure forklift maintenance is carried out i.e. cleaning the forklift, water, oil, diesel, and tyre pressure
• Any problems with your forklift must be reported immediately
• Bins, pallets, and trays must be stacked neatly, in the correct place and to the correct height
• You must always operate your truck in a safe manner, checking loads are secure and being aware of people and avoiding damage to buildings and machinery
• All accidents etc. must be reported to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the incident occurs
  

Physical Demands

• Regularly sitting on a forklift for long periods of time.
  
• Frequently lift heavy loads and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
  
• Correct mounting and dismounting of forklift
  
• Good sense of balance
  
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Willingness to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

 Requirements

• Current forklift license- essential