Counterbalance Forklift Driver
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smart manufacturing solutions
📍 Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Job Description
SMS – Smart Manufacturing Solutions is currently recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join one of our clients based in Sunderland. This is a great opportunity to work in a structured, well-organised environment with consistent shifts.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of the logistics team, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials across the site. Your duties will include:
* Operating a counterbalance forklift safely
* Loading and unloading goods (goods-in and line-side)
* Picking, packing, and scanning materials using RF scanners
* Creating and completing transfer orders
* Checking deliveries against paperwork
* Stacking and storing containers correctly
* Maintaining FIFO and stock accuracy
* Supporting stock takes when required
* Carrying out daily checks and basic upkeep of MHE
* Following SOPs, risk assessments, and safe working pra...
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of the logistics team, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials across the site. Your duties will include:
* Operating a counterbalance forklift safely
* Loading and unloading goods (goods-in and line-side)
* Picking, packing, and scanning materials using RF scanners
* Creating and completing transfer orders
* Checking deliveries against paperwork
* Stacking and storing containers correctly
* Maintaining FIFO and stock accuracy
* Supporting stock takes when required
* Carrying out daily checks and basic upkeep of MHE
* Following SOPs, risk assessments, and safe working pra...