Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Counterbalance FLT Driver to join our client's busy recycling and waste management facility.
If you are an experienced forklift operator looking for a stable, hands-on role with a fast-growing agency, this is a fantastic long-term career opportunity.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
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Material Movement: Safely and efficiently operate a Counterbalance FLT to move pallets, skips, cages, and compressed bales of recyclable materials.
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Loading & Unloading: Load and unload incoming waste shipments, curtain-siders, flatbeds, or shipping containers safely.
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Production Line Support: Keep processing lines, balers, and feed hoppers continuously supplied with inventory to avoid downtime.
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Pre-Shift Checks: Complete daily FLT safety inspections, log hours, and immediately report any mechanical faults or damages.
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Yard Housekeeping: Stack processed materials safely within site height restrictions and ensure vehicle traffic lanes remain completely clear.
What We Are Looking For
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Licence: A valid, accredited external Counterbalance FLT licence (e.g.,
RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS, or AITT).
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Experience: Proven experience operating a forklift within a fast-paced environment (recycling, waste management, or heavy industrial settings preferred).
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Safety First Mindset: Strict adherence to site traffic management plans, pedestrian segregation rules, and PPE requirements.
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Reliability: Excellent timekeeping, a hard-working approach, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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Physical Fitness: Comfortable undertaking manual handling and general yard duties alongside forklift operations.
This is ongoing work.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
PPE Will be needed
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Team Assistance: Step off the truck to assist with general yard housekeeping, manual sorting, or securing loads when required