Warehouse Operative Fork Lift Truck Driver

A bit about Cromwell Polythene

As a family-run business with over 40 years of experience, we recognise that our success comes from the dedication and expertise of our team.

We offer a range of career opportunities across a range of departments. Whether you are starting your career or looking for the next step, we provide a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow with the business.

Diverse, fair and fun

Diversity

Cromwell Polythene Limited is an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from everyone who feels their skills match the job criteria.

Compensation

Cromwell Polythene Limited is a Living Wage employer, offering a wide range of benefits and competitive salaries.

We have fun!

Cromwell Polythene is known for its professional approach to business, but we also like to have fun.  We have regular social activities throughout the year, ranging from beach tidy ups to darts, cocktail evenings to football. 

THE JOB ITSELF:

All general warehouse duties, ensuring a smooth running of the warehouse, including but not limited to helping with inbound and outbound deliveries.

Using IT equipment associated to complete warehouse tasks.

Utilising forklifts for the movement of pallets around the warehouse.

Role and responsibilities

1.      Put away goods into racking using forklift trucks

2.      Picking goods for despatch using forklift trucks

3.      Unloading/ loading Lorries using forklift trucks

4.      Housekeeping- ensuring both inside and the yard are kept clean and tidy

5.      Checking & wrapping orders prior to despatch- ensuring accuracy is maintained

6.      Counting and receiving stock incoming onto site using handheld scanners

7.      Labelling pallets with 3rd parties own labels- ensuring accuracy is maintained

8.      Restacking and repairing pallets

9.      Stock checking warehouse locations

10.   Any other ad hoc warehouse tasks as required

11.   Complying with all company Health and Safety policies and promoting a safe working environment

Qualifications and education requirements

Counterbalance Forklift Trained (essential)

Flexi Forklift trained (desirable)

Manual Handling

Pump truck trained

Wrapping machine trained

Competitive Salary

Profit Share Scheme

Pension/Medical benefits (after probation)

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Hours 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday (fixed)

Holidays: 22 basic days + Christmas shutdown (holidays increase by 1 day per year after 2 years service up to 25 basic days)