Your new company
A large food supplier is looking to expand their team and has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver/Warehouse Driver based out of the Portadown area.
Your new role
You will be required to move materials/product safely and efficiently between the warehouse and production areas, including loading / unloading delivery vehicles, ensuring that orders are fulfilled and dispatched on time.
Responsibilities:
- Pick and palletise all outgoing materials, including the loading of finished product into containers and company Vans.
- Driving the Company lorry between the Warehouse and Factories, unloading raw material and finished goods.
- Report any damage to the product or missing / incomplete paperwork to the Operations Manager or Supervisor prior to despatch.
- Work with the production team to ensure the timely movement of the product, avoiding processing delays.
- Maintain a clean and tidy workplace within the Warehouse and Forklift pathways.
- Carry out normal operator maintenance and pre-start checks of the Forklift Truck as indicated by the operator handbook and statutory regulations.
- Drive the forklift truck safely at all times, including operating at a safe speed and making pedestrians aware of your presence.
- Ensure that persons other than those authorised by the Company are not permitted to drive the forklift or other vehicles.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all hygiene practices.
- Ensure that all operations are undertaken in a safe manner.
- Any other duties as required to fulfil the company's needs
You will be required to work Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be required to have:
- You must possess a current Counterbalance Forklift & HGV 2 Licence.
- Have previous experience of working in a similar role within a warehouse environment, preferably within the food industry.
- Possess the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to prioritise your workload and exercise good time management skills and be an effective team player.
What you'll get in return
You will receive:
- A Competitive salary
- 22-day holidays, rising with length of service
- Long service awards scheme
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Culture of recognition
What you need to do now
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Skills:
HGV Class 2 Counterbalance Forklift; Food Industry;
Benefits:
Paid monthly
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