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Founded in Ireland in 2002, Fastway are Irelands leading independent delivery network, handling over 24 million parcels annually, as the delivery partner to over 7,000 Domestic and International clients. Offering a diverse portfolio of flexible delivery, returns, including label-less returns, click & collect, e-commerce, and logistic business solutions, nationwide, and internationally.
Due to continued growth, Fastway is seeking full-time, positive individuals to join our dedicated operations team, in Portarlington. The successful candidates will be joining an experienced, skilled, and dedicated team who strive to provide excellent service to our clients, and parcel receivers alike. We are looking for Forklift Drivers who have a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. If you are interested in a rewarding career in our operations, with ample opportunity for growth, and want to be a part of a dynamic and supportive team, then we encourage you to apply today.

Job description
To be flexible within the warehouse operations at Fastway, located in our Portarlington Depot. Unload, load, & sort a range of handling materials to designated locations ensuring all orders are delivered on time, in the right condition and to the right place. It is essential that a designated task is carried out when required by management and that all jobs are carried out to both the Customers and Companys standards within the Code of Safe Working Practices, considering the individuals responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation.

Principle Accountabilities/Tasks

• To work within Fastway Quality Management System, ensuring all vehicles are offloaded/loaded in a safe and timely manner
• Adherence to procedures
• Reviewing all cages, pallets, plastic boxes to ensure they are being loaded onto the correct vehicle
• Report back any anomalies to management team on shift .
• Comply fully with the defined operating procedures (SOPs) and processes.
• Banks man for driver to ensure safe movement of vehicle.
• Report any accidents / incidents to management on shift
• Proficiency using scanners
• Company KPIs - all targets to be met.
• Any other reasonable management requests
• FLT checks, documents to be completed on a daily basis

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Physical strength and ability to lift heavy packages
• Manual Handling training
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Valid Forklift licence

Experience

• Over 12 months experience on the job (as temp or FTE)
• Shunter experience desired but not essential

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday
8am-5pm

Licence/Certification:

• Counterbalance & Reach Forklift Certificate (required)