truck driver Wakefield, England
Job description
Forklift Truck Driver - Wakefield Site
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.
NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.
About the vacancy
Salary: Starting from £25,279.28
Hours: Any 4 from 7. 06:00 - 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00
The Role:
As a Forklift Truck Driver you will play a vital role of the success the daily operation on the loading and unloading of our vehicles, case picking operation, and other general value-added services. You will work closely with the warehouse team to ensure a safe and accurate execution of each load.
Main Tasks & Duties:
- Processing and completing customer orders
- Checking the correct labelling
- Pallet Handling
- Carrying out corrective activities with entry and removal of goods
- Checking pallet and stock integrity
- Loading and unloading goods trucks
- Case picking orders to completion
- General other value-added activities
Additional Tasks:
- Reporting anomalies, risks, and accidents
- Undertaking action independently to prevent accidents
- Assisting colleagues in carrying out their tasks
- Continuing to focus attention on opportunities for improvements and cost savings
- Versatile in the warehouse environment, able to undertake additional warehouse activities where required
- Actively working on the development of personal performance
Please be aware that this list is not exhaustive and is instead intended as a guide of your role. As part of your role, you may be required to undertake additional reasonable duties which are not detailed above.
Candidate Requirements:
Our ideal candidate is able to work in extreme temperatures, using their own initiative to assess risk and carry out tasks in a safe manner, while contributing to the success of the overall operation through great customer service.
- RTITB Counterbalance
- Holds a first aid certificate (optional)
- Holds a food hygiene certificate (optional)
- Knowledge of the logistical process
- Has an administrative understanding
- Works in an encouraging and solution-oriented way
- Ability to follow work instructions
- Be comfortable working in a cold store (full PPE provided)
- Systems awareness
- Troubleshoot and problem solve
- Be able to work effectively within a team as well as by yourself
- Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Our ideal candidate is able to work in extreme temperatures, using their own initiative to assess risk and carry out tasks in a safe manner, while contributing to the success of the overall operation
Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.
