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Position Title:

Forklift Reach Driver

JOB OBJECTIVE

A Forklift Truck Driver, also known as a Reach Forklift Operator or Reach Truck Operator, is a skilled operator who operates reach trucks to move, stack, and retrieve goods within a warehouse or distribution centre. They play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe movement of materials and products in a warehouse environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate reach trucks to transport goods, pallets, and materials within warehouse aisles, racks, and storage areas, using controls and attachments to lift, lower, and position loads with precision and care.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and storage racks with palletized goods, using reach trucks and pallet jacks to move and position loads safely and securely, following loading and unloading procedures and safety protocols.
• Stack and store pallets, crates, and containers in designated storage locations, including floor stacks, racks, and shelving systems, ensuring proper weight distribution, stability, and accessibility of stored items.
• Pick, stage, and prepare orders for shipment or distribution, retrieving products from storage locations, verifying quantities and specifications, and assembling orders onto pallets or containers for loading onto trucks.
• Perform inventory counts, stock checks, and cycle counts using handheld scanners or inventory management systems, updating inventory records and location information accurately and promptly to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Inspect and maintain reach trucks, including performing pre-shift inspections, checking fluid levels, tyre pressures, and safety features, and reporting any defects, malfunctions, or maintenance needs to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Follow health and safety regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workplace safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), operating equipment safely, and reporting any safety hazards or incidents.

PROJECT/CLIENT REQUIREMENT

1. Skills Qualification

Yes

2. Previous Experience

Yes

3. Right to Work in the UK

Yes

4. Means of Travel

Yes

5. Safety Passport (CCNSG/CSCS)

Yes