Weekend Forklift Operator & Packing Line Support

United Petfood; Llangadog; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

United Pet Foods in Wales operates a 24-hour weekly shift pattern, requiring forklift operation, packing line support, and strict adherence to safety and quality procedures. You will move materials, load/unload vehicles, and assist with line changes while maintaining high housekeeping standards across the site.

The role emphasizes teamwork with production, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams, participation in training, and flexibility to work on weekends and different shifts in a rotating

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move raw materials, packaging, and finished products around site.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and report any issues.
• Supply packaging materials to automated packing lines.
• Remove finished products from lines and place in storage areas.
• Assist with line changeovers and routine operational checks.
• Keep packing areas clean, organised, and running efficiently.
• Follow all site safety, quality, and food safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses, quality concerns, and equipment issues.
• Help maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams.
• Support different operational areas as required.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by management.
• Maintaining H&S and hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and regulations.
• Ensuring that all staff and visitors in the department always wear appropriate PPE.

Job description

United Pet Foods in Wales operates a 24-hour weekly shift pattern, requiring forklift operation, packing line support, and strict adherence to safety and quality procedures. You will move materials, load/unload vehicles, and assist with line changes while maintaining high housekeeping standards across the site.

The role emphasizes teamwork with production, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams, participation in training, and flexibility to work on weekends and different shifts in a rotating