Yard Operative

Dunbia; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Holiday

Free On-Site Car Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Discounted Staff Shop

Phone and Car Insurance Perks

Ongoing Training and Progression Oppt.

Employee Engagement Activities

Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Dunbia in Dungannon is seeking a Yard Operative to carry out yard duties at our Retail site. You will be responsible for maintaining the yard, handling crates, pallets and bins, and supporting production.

The role involves operating a forklift (training provided) and working as part of a team to ensure clean, safe, and efficient site operations. A positive attitude and good communication are essential.

This position offers training and progression within a leading global meat company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift is advantageous.
• A current forklift license is desirable, though training will be provided.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Empty bins and tidy security hut and car park.
• Remove crates/pallets from outside shop and bring to the yard.
• Operate a forklift to empty bins into skips, load and unload lorries.
• Store and supply production with clean bins, trays and pallets.
• Maintain the yard area and ensure it is kept clean and tidy.
• Wash plastic pallets and bring to cold store when required.
• Sort stacks of blue and white pallets and sort.
• Make sure crate store is full of crates for production next day.
• Ensuring external doors are kept closed at all times when not in use.
• Maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit a Yard Operative who to will be responsible for carrying out yard duties for our Retail site.

Responsibilities

• Empty bins and tidy security hut and car park
• Remove crates/pallets from outside shop and bring to the yard
• Operate a forklift to empty bins into skips, load and unload lorries
• Store and supply production with clean bins, trays and pallets
• Remove bins and pallets of crates and packaging/ingredients from incoming lorries
• Maintain the yard area and ensure it is kept clean and tidy
• Wash plastic pallets / bring to cold store when required
• Sort out stacks of blue and white pallets and sort
• Make sure crate store is full of crates for production next day
• Ensuring external doors are kept closed at all times when not in use
• Maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience of operating a forklift is advantageous
• A Current Forklift license is desired, although not essential as training will be provided
• Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team striving to achieve high levels of customer service
• Good communication skills are essential
• Enhanced Holiday
• Free On-Site Car Carking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Phone and Car Insurance Perks
• Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
• Refer a Friend Scheme

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.

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