Counterbalance Forklift Driver/ Line Loader

Magor | £15.81 p/h + Overtime at £31.62 p/h

Are you a Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a great opportunity? Acorn by Synergie is recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Drivers to join Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland in Magor who are a leading global brewery. If you have a valid counterbalance forklift licence and a full UK driving licence, this could be your chance to secure a long-term role with potential for a permanent position.

Why Become a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/ Line Loader with Us?

• Work for a renowned global brewery.
• Competitive pay: £15.81 per hour.
• Generous overtime: £23.71 per hour after 48 hours per week & £31.62 per hour for weekend overtime and Bank Holidays excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
• Unique and fast-paced working environment where dedication is valued.

What We're Looking For in a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/ Line Loader:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (refreshed within the last 3 years).
• Double handler experience (preferred but not essential).
• Awareness of health & safety in a warehouse environment.
• Strong ability with systems/scanners to operate the warehouse stock management system to control goods coming in/out.
• Computer literate and ability to use Microsoft office (Word, Excel & Microsoft Teams).
• SAP experience preferred but not essential.
• Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic.

Shift Pattern

• 12 hour shifts rotating on a weekly basis 7am-7pm Monday to Thursday & 7pm-7am Monday to Wednesday

Key Skills

• Comply with all Statutory & Legal requirements.
• Comply with all Safety, Health & Environment requirements.
• Comply with any appropriate packaging or food hygiene safety regulations as defined by policy or legislation, such as HACCP.
• Comply with all Product & Process Quality requirements.
• Comply with all Housekeeping, Cleaning & 5S requirements.
• Comply with basic asset care requirements. This is a requirement for all loaders, not just those that previously had the Asset Care grade.
• Undertake any packaging related tasks, as directed by the First Line Manager.
• Attend Meetings & Briefings as necessary.
• Comply with all documentation and transactions required to operate and improve performance in the department.
• Load/unload empty/full goods and materials.
• Stack empty kegs in the relevant rows.
• Stack full goods in the relevant rows.
• Remove waste and place on the trailer outside.
• Full ownership of the logistics area 5s.
• Remove shrink film from empty keg pallet and form pallet.
• Take layer pads from depal to palletiser.
• Assist emptying cardboard bailer and remove for recycling.
• Fill and replenish spears for PLs on manual insertion.
• Load board on box packer (once commissioned).
• Service all reject legs across the line.
• Ensure that all internal customer requirements are met.
• Servicing the packaging lines with raw materials and removing finished product, loading and unloading vehicles whilst operating a Warehouse Management System.
• Servicing our customer orders by assembling, loading and unloading vehicles in a safe manner and to the correct standard.
• Ensuring documentation accuracy throughout the different processes and procedures that are in use within Logistics - SAP / WMS etc.
• Working within a team environment ensuring all tasks are completed without the requirement for constant supervision, being able to deal with minor issues as they occur.
• Maintaining Safety, 5S and high standards in every task undertaken throughout the department with a strong focus on supporting our Better World targets.
• Constantly following & supporting VPO ways of working with a dedicated focus on maintaining all Departmental and Company KPIs.

Interested? Apply now and upload your CV today!

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