Forklift Driver Haverfordwest, Wales
Job description
We have an exciting new job opportunity for a Forklift Driver.
Details of the role
You will be responsible for:
- Undertaking a range of routine day-to-day tasks across two or three departments as advised, such as feeding Wash lines; loading and unloading lorries, running the seconds line.
- Operating a Forklift Truck to ensure that efficient and effective movement of produce to meet operational needs;
- Ensuring that products are moved/ stored and consumed correctly; ensures that all boxes are de-labelled and safe to be re-used again;
- Utilizing a tablet in order to ensure the correct allocation of the product;
- Always following companies established Health and Safety procedures;
- Responsible for escalating problems with the plant, machinery to an engineering team, or product quality to the area manager, in a timely and proactive manner;
- Operating a clean as you go regime within the workplace, ensures that all required cleaning records are up to date.
Hours
Full time (40 hrs per week)
Opportunity to work overtime
You will work a variable shift pattern across every day of the week. Normal daily hours 06.00-14.30.
We will give you your rotas 3-4 weeks in advance.
About the candidate
Previous Forklift driving experience is essential. It is desirable but not essential that you have a forklift licence, we can provide training and a license for the successful candidate.
You should:
- Be a strong team-player
- Have strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Be able to follow instructions
- Have good initiative
- Be able to be able to work shifts across every day of the week
Pay and Benefits
- £10.99
- Overtime paid at the rate of time and a quarter
- Company bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Opportunities for learning and growth
- Staff Social events
Who we are
We are now the largest supplier of Welsh produce in Wales, supplying a wide variety of potatoes and seasonal vegetables to multiple major retailers and wholesalers. We pride ourselves on giving our farmers a fair deal, always remaining true to our collective roots, meaning that when we do well, they do well. We also take our corporate and social responsibilities seriously and are continuously looking for new ways to support the environment, biodiversity and the local community. We are innovative and are continually investing in new technologies and our people to make us an employer of choice within a fast pace sector.
Inclusion and Diversity
Puffin Produce is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.99 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Haverfordwest, SA62 4BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/05/2023
Expected start date: 15/05/2023
