Warehouse Fork Lift Truck Operator

Muntons; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training for the role

Competitive salary reviewed annually

Company profit based bonus

Company pension contribution at 5%

Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite car parking

Job summary

Muntons is seeking a reliable forklift driver to join our Logistics team at Stowmarket. You will be responsible for storage, assembly and despatch of palletised Muntons Ingredients, ensuring accurate despatch paperwork and safe operation.

The successful candidate will work with minimal supervision, follow all safety rules and collaborate with production and warehouse colleagues. We offer training, a competitive salary and a range of benefits including pension and health plans.

Qualifications

• Proficient forklift truck operation.
• Shunter driving experience preferred.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of meeting physical demands.
• Reliable and able to work in a team.
• Flexible and adaptable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assemble customer orders and complete despatch paperwork.
• Check incoming finished goods from production.
• Load vehicles and maintain safety controls.
• Work flexibly to meet changing demands.
• Maintain storage areas with high housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shunter driving

Teamwork

Instruction follow

Physical fitness

Self-motivation

Job description

A little bit about us…

Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry with a combined output of around 240,000 tonnes of malted products per year. We supply global multinational drinks companies, major regional food and drink companies, all the way through to start-ups and small independent craft brewers around the world. Malt is the primary raw material for beer and malt whisky. Malted ingredients are used in a variety of applications within food, drinks and baking industries. This role is an opportunity to join the business at an exciting time. In recent years, the business has invested heavily in both the grain intake and maltings facility (excess of £13million) and we believe our grain intake to be one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a keen candidate to help steer the team, whilst upholding our quality standards.

We offer

• Full training for the role
• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Company profit based bonus
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free onsite car parking

The Candidate will

• Be a competent forklift truck driver
• Be a competent shunter driver – preferred (training can be provided)
• Be self-confident and able to work with minimum supervision
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role
• Be open, honest and professional
• Ensure that you follow all Company policies and rules
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic

The Role

In this role you will be part of the Logistics team responsible for the storage, assembly and despatch of palletised Muntons Ingredients.

• To assemble customer orders and accurate completion of despatch paperwork.
• Check incoming finished goods from the production area.
• Loading vehicles ensuring that Hazard and Critical Control Point controls are strictly adhered to.
• To work flexibly and respond to the changing demands of the work.
• Housekeeping and cleanliness of storage areas to be maintained to a very high standard with the emphasis on an effective use of the storage space available.
• Ability to support and drive continuous change.