Forklift Operative

Dawn Meats; Kilmacthomas; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats is seeking a reliable Forklift Operative to join our Despatch team at the factory. Based in Ireland, you will handle loading and unloading, movement of product and accurate record-keeping to support production of fresh, frozen and dry goods.

The role is permanent and full-time, with training provided. You will work as part of a team, comply with Health & Safety regulations, and may be required to work weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Forklift license desirable but training provided to the right candidate.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Interested in future development & progression.
• Computer literate with experience in Email, Database, Spreadsheets and Computerised Management Systems.
• Good Organisational skills.
• Capable of working on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Fluent English is required.
• Enjoy practical and manual work.
• The ability to keep accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise their own and others work.
• To be able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and Willing to Perform Other Tasks as Assigned

Responsibilities

• Offloading/loading of trucks, sending deliveries, documenting, scanning and onward movement of product for correct storage for production for fresh chilled, frozen and dry goods.
• Utilising in-house computer system for movement, stock checking, planning and scanning of product for production as required.
• Help ensure that areas are clean and tidy at all times.
• Monitoring and reporting any damage of site or machinery to your supervisor.
• Must be flexible for weekend work and start times as required.
• Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift license

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Communication

Fluent English

Record keeping

Prioritisation

Team player

Job description

Company: Dawn Meats

Job Title: Forklift Operative

Reporting To: Despatch Supervisor

Position type: Permanent.

Role Summary

Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies; suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide. We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Forklift Operative to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be based at Despatch Department and will be responsible for:

• Successful candidates will work as part of a team in the factory.
• Offloading/loading of trucks, sending deliveries, documenting, scanning and onward movement of product for correct storage for production for fresh chilled, frozen and dry goods.
• Utilizing in-house computer system for movement, stock checking, planning and scanning of product for production as required.
• Help ensure that areas are clean and tidy at all times.
• Monitoring and reporting any damage of site or machinery to your supervisor.
• Must be flexible for weekend work and start times as required.
• Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications

Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy production environment. The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

• Forklift license desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to the right candidate.
• An ability to work to deadlines.
• Interested in future development & progression.
• Computer literate, with demonstrated experience in E-mail, Database, Spreadsheets and Computerised Management Systems.
• Good Organisational skills.
• Capable of working on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Fluent English is required.
• Enjoy practical and manual work.
• The ability to keep accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise their own and others work.
• To be able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and Willing to Perform Other Tasks as Assigned

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