Job Description

Role: The forklift operator is responsible for operating the forklift trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicles and may also be required to perform picking / packing and booking in duties.
Main Job Responsibilities and brief description:
Specifics areas

• To operate Forklift trucks in a safe and efficient manner following operating standards procedures.

• To ensure that the Forklift trucks are checked on a daily basis and any maintenance or servicing requirements are authorised by the warehouse manager.

• To unload inbound shipments in a safe manner and move product to storage locations.

• To ensure that the pallets/bins are efficiently stacked to create as much space as possible.

• To pull and prepare product for order pickers in an efficient manner in accordance with customer service standards.

• To load, move; stack products and materials using the Forklift truck.

• Keep appropriate maintenance and daily records and reports for Health & Safety requirements.

• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.

• To ensure stock integrity is maintained at all times.

• Ensure that targets and goals set out by the team leader and warehouse managers are achieved on a daily basis.

Key attributes:

• Good organisational and time management skills

• NVQ level 2 or above in Warehouse & Distribution.

• Must hold a current Bendi & Counterbalance Fork lift Truck licence.

• Accurate data input

• Work as part of a team or own initiative

• Flexible in approach

General Comments:
The individual may be called upon to assist in other areas of the business as and when required and may be asked to undertake other duties as requested by the Logistics Manager.
Bihr is the leading European distributor of rider gear and spare parts, accessories and tyres for motorcycles, quads/ATV and scooters.
Founded in 1975, the company is present in over 15 countries. Our portfolio comprises about 350 brands and more than 200.000 items distributed through a network of 15.150 dealers.
This is made possible by 750 employees, 1.200 at peak seasons, including 100 in-house sales representatives and more than 60 customer service representatives.
From the outset, the strength and foundation of this exceptional success have been based on comprehensive services and first-class logistics. With a total storage area of more than 54.500 m2 spread over 7 warehouses, Bihr is able to supply almost all dealers in Europe within 24 hours.
In 2022 Bihr was acquired by Arrowhead.
Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading global engineer and omnichannel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission-critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf cars, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 100,000 customers globally.

Skills Required