Forklift Operator
Job Summary
Wood Innovations, a leading importer and distributor, is currently seeking an experienced forklift driver to join our warehouse team in Walsall. As an integral part of our operations, you will be responsible for efficiently and safely handling stock using forklift equipment. This physically demanding role requires working in a fast-paced environment, where you will be tasked with managing stock movement, loading, and unloading materials, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a forklift driver, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to work effectively in a team-oriented setting. Join our team and contribute to the success of Wood Innovations as we continue to grow and excel in the flooring industry.
Job Description
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Manoeuvre a Forklift Truck safely in a busy warehouse.
- Complete daily pre-use maintenance checks.
- Manual handling of flooring products.
- Safely stack and unstack goods onto racks, shelves, or pallets.
- Picking, packaging and labelling orders before they are dispatched.
- Transport product orders to the designated despatch zone.
- Checking for damaged or missing items and keeping accurate records.
- Ensure that all forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions.
- Maintaining stock, storing goods and stock adjustments by hand or a forklift truck.
- Checking and inspecting goods received, ensuring they are of accurate quantity, type and acceptable quality.
- Moving, recording, and storing inbound goods.
- Stock turnover management.
- Perform general warehouse duties.
- Maintain the warehouse in a tidy state, clearing away packing material and debris.
- Adhering to health and safety rules and regulations.
Person Specification
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grade C and above.
- Forklift Licences
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a Forklift Driver.
- Self-motivated and organised individual.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
- Be friendly, helpful, with a positive attitude and be a flexible team player.
Desirable
- Working for an importer/distribution company in a similar role.
- Manual handling training
- Previous experience of working with flooring products or construction products.
- Experience working with pallet wrapping machine.
- Have full clean driving licence and access to own car.
Benefits
- Monday – Friday 9-5.30pm
- 28 Days Holidays (including stats, Christmas & New Year Shutdown)
- Option to join a contributory stakeholder pension scheme after three months service.
- Option to join the company’s health benefit scheme after three months service.
- Workplace Bonus Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Staff health and wellbeing programme.
- Free on-site parking
- Kitchen/catering facilities on site including complimentary tea/coffee/milk/water/bread and butter.
- Opportunity for personal and professional development and attend external training seminars.
- Tech Scheme: Select from Curry’s' extensive tech offerings, spreading the cost over 12 months with salary deductions and potential National Insurance savings of up to 12%.