Forklift Driver

ABP Food Group; Navan; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Irish Country Meats, a division of ABP Foods Group, seeks a Forklift Driver to operate forklifts safely within a meat processing environment in Navan, Co. Meath.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving stock, and supporting warehouse activities while upholding food safety and health and safety standards. The role requires a valid forklift licence and previous forklift experience in manufacturing or food production, with flexibility for full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid forklift licence/certification.
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse, or food production.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload raw materials, packaging, and products.
• Move stock between production, storage and dispatch areas.
• Carry out stock checks and support inventory control.
• Ensure handling complies with food safety and quality procedures.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Follow health & safety, food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with general warehouse and dispatch duties as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift operation

Health & safety awareness

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Stock control systems

Job description

Location: On site / Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

The Company

Irish Country Meats is the specialist sheep meat division of ABP Foods Group, with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath, and Liège, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale, and manufacturing customers across its markets.

A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and dedicated to delivering the highest standards.

The Role

The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment within ICM. The role involves loading and unloading vehicles, transporting products and packaging materials, and ensuring goods are moved and stored correctly while maintaining food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently at all times.
• Load and unload raw materials, packaging, and other products.
• Move stock between production, storage, and dispatch areas.
• Carry out stock checks and support inventory control activities.
• Ensure products are handled in accordance with food safety and quality procedures.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Follow all company health & safety, food safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with general warehouse and dispatch duties as required.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will:
• Hold a valid forklift licence/certification.
• Have previous experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or similar environment.
• Demonstrate strong awareness of health & safety practices.
• Be reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours.
• Have good attention to detail and accuracy when handling stock.
• Be capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Be physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced meat processing environment.
• Show a commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• A good knowledge of the English language is preferable.

Previous experience in a meat processing or food production facility.

Experience using warehouse management or stock control systems.

Knowledge of dispatch, receiving, and inventory procedures.

Full-Time / or Part-Time considered.