Forklift Driver

Moulton Bulb Company; Austendike; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Company is seeking a Forklift Driver to support grading operations by safely and efficiently transporting product, bins, pallets, and materials to and from grading lines, hopper rooms, and storage areas.

You will perform daily forklift checks, ensure weights are accurate on scales, assist graders and line operators, and keep work areas clean and safe in accordance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and safety
• Weight checking and labelling support
• Food safety and health & safety compliance

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily forklift checks and routine maintenance.
• Check empty bins before placing them onto the grading line to ensure they are clean, undamaged and fit for use.
• Remove full bins off the grading line promptly and transport them to the correct storage area.
• Check full bins containing product on the scales to ensure weights are accurate before labelling.
• Apply or support correct labelling procedures once weight accuracy has been confirmed.
• Transport graded product to designated storage locations in an organised and timely manner.
• Move product into hopper rooms in preparation for upcoming grading runs, ensuring correct product type and rotation.
• Support graders and line operators by responding quickly to bin, product, or hopper requirements to minimise downtime.
• Operate forklift trucks safely at all times in line with company procedures, site rules, and health & safety legislation.
• Immediately report any defects, faults, or safety concerns with forklifts or equipment to the Production Technician Engineer and/or Production Technician Supervisor.
• Ensure loads are secure, stable, and correctly positioned before lifting or transporting.
• Remain aware of pedestrians, machinery, buildings, and grading equipment to avoid damage or injury.
• Report all accidents, near misses, or incidents to the supervisor as soon as possible.
• Keep the grader area, forklift routes, and storage areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
• Stack bins, pallets, and trays neatly, in designated locations, and to the correct height.

Job description

We are looking for a Forklift Driver to support grading operations by safely and efficiently transporting product, bins, pallets, and materials to and from the grading lines, hopper rooms, and storage areas. The role ensures smooth grading runs by maintaining accurate bin handling, weight checks, line supply, and adherence to food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.,

• Carry out daily forklift checks and routine maintenance including cleaning, water, oil, diesel and tyre pressure.
• Check empty bins before placing them onto the grading line to ensure they are clean, undamaged and fit for use.
• Remove full bins off the grading line promptly and transport them to the correct storage area.
• Check full bins containing product on the scales to ensure weights are accurate before labelling.
• Apply or support correct labelling procedures once weight accuracy has been confirmed.
• Transport graded product to designated storage locations in an organised and timely manner.
• Move product into hopper rooms in preparation for upcoming grading runs, ensuring correct product type and rotation.
• Support graders and line operators by responding quickly to bin, product, or hopper requirements to minimise downtime.
• Operate forklift trucks safely at all times in line with company procedures, site rules, and health & safety legislation.
• Immediately report any defects, faults, or safety concerns with forklifts or equipment to the Production Technician Engineer and/or Production Technician Supervisor.
• Ensure loads are secure, stable, and correctly positioned before lifting or transporting.
• Remain aware of pedestrians, machinery, buildings, and grading equipment to avoid damage or injury.
• Report all accidents, near misses, or incidents to the supervisor as soon as possible.
• Keep the grader area, forklift routes, and storage areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
• Stack bins, pallets, and trays neatly, in designated locations, and to the correct height.