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Forklift Operator

Posted 4 hours 52 minutes ago by Inghams Chickens

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH120
Job Description

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Job Description Your Opportunity to Join Our Team

We are looking for a reliable and safety-consciousForklift Operatorto join our Further Processing Plant team. In this role, you willbe responsible formoving, loading, and unloading materials efficiently and safely, ensuring the smooth operation of our production facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a team that keeps Australia's favourite poultry products moving!

Daily Tasks
  • Operating a forklift to transport raw materials and finished products within the plant
  • Loading and unloading trucks and storage areas safely and efficiently
  • Assistingwith general warehouse duties asrequired
  • Maintainingaccuraterecords of stock movement
  • Adhering to all workplace safety and hygiene standards
  • Process and inspect raw materials safely and systematically, according to the quality specifications
  • Perform manual handling tasks which include lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, and reaching
  • Cleaning duties andmaintaininga clean workspace
  • Store andmaintainmaterials, equipment, and tools
  • Ability to work in a cold environment
  • Identifyand accelerate Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards, and risks
  • Participate in safety initiatives, follow the safety rules, speak up, and be mindful of risks
  • Being an active, committed, and reliable team member
You Will Bring to This Role
  • Acurrent and valid forklift licence(LF/LO)
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • A strong focus onsafety and teamwork
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  • Previouswarehouse orlogisticsexperience (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision in a small team
  • Capable of performing tasks efficiently, correctly, and systematicallyin accordance withpolicies and standards
  • Ability to understand, correctly interpret and follow instructions, procedures, and information
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Good command of English both verbal and written
  • Able to respond calmly and methodically when faced with obstacles
  • Good levelof fitness isrequiredas you will manually handle up to 5kg-15kg
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