Forklift Driver (Days)

Jordans Dorset Ryvita Company; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production seeks a forklift operator for its Biggleswade site. You will ensure safe handling of goods and adhere to strict safety protocols while working a 4-on-4-off shift. The role promises career growth within the ABF group, offering a positive work environment and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension match funded up to 10% gross salary

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Generous family leave policy

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a food production environment.
• Holding an FLT license is required.
• Team working skills and good relationships with peers and managers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving goods, pallets, and equipment safely.
• Follow all quality systems to meet food safety requirements.
• Manoeuvring forklifts in a busy industrial setting.

Skills

Team working skills

Understanding effective shift handovers

Education

FLT license

Experience in food production environment

Job description

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An exciting opportunity to join and be part of a leading organisation with ambitious 5-year growth plans and lots of potential both within the Jordans Dorset Ryvita Production team and the wider ABF group.
You will be based at our Biggleswade site, reporting into the Shift Leader, working on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern.

The focus of this role is to be responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, there will also be a requirement to work within the process department when required. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate a safety 1st culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for adhering to safe systems of work processes and acting in a safe manner to protect the health and safety of yourself and others at all times.
• Follow all Quality systems and procedures to ensure our products meet food safety (HACCP), legal and customer requirements as well as maintaining external standards eg BRC, Femas.
• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in a busy industrial environment
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions.
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
• Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport.
• Use the systems in place to accurately control and co-ordinate raw materials, packaging, consumables and finished goods
• Ensure all Health & Safety documentation and policies are followed and completed.
• Control OEE, wastage and plant efficiency
• Handling and preparation of raw materials used in the manufacture of food products.
• Ensure all quality, quality documentation and hygiene procedures are followed, and identify potential improvement areas.

The Right Person

If you share our values...

Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork

And you have the following skills and experiences....
• Previous experience of working within a food production environment.
• Team working skills and examples of good relationships with peers and managers.
• Understand the importance of effective shift handovers.
• Holding an FLT license.
What we offer:
• Bonus scheme
• Pension match funded up to 10% gross salary
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
• Generous family leave policy

At Jordans Dorset Ryvita, our brands have great credentials in environmental sustainability and working with farmers to protect the countryside. Our brands are naturally delicious and sold internationally worldwide. We’re also a friendly bunch who support each other to do the very best we can and make JDR a great place to work.
Jordans Dorset Ryvita is part of Associated British Foods (ABF), a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, employing 128,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more at: www.jordansdorsetryvita.com/join

Together we inspire better wellbeing by creating a positive working environment that is rich in diversity, where we create equity in opportunities, where we can all be ourselves, and where we all feel that we belong.

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] to discuss these adjustments.

Our business will make you want to get up and out in the morning! We have three strong brands, and together we grow our business with two key ingredients: delicious food and people who care.