Forklift Operator - Cold Store, 12-Hour Shifts, Permanent

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Edgeworthstown; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

C&D Foods Edgeworthstown is hiring a Forklift Operator - Cold Store to join the production team. The role operates on a continental shift pattern, 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights.

Key duties include feeding the pouch department, ensuring timely supply of materials, safely loading/unloading pallets, and maintaining accurate inventory. A valid Reach & Counterbalance licence and previous forklift experience in a production or warehouse setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Reach & Counterbalance licence and operate forklift safely in a production/warehouse setting.
• Experience with loading/unloading in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proven track record of safe forklift operation and adherence to safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a cold manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Work to the production plan provided by the pouch department.
• Ensure timely supply of materials to the pouch area to maintain continuous production.
• Collect and return unused materials from the pouch area as needed.
• Safely store pallets produced during the shift on designated racks.
• Accurately scan materials to their locations to maintain inventory integrity.
• Load and offload frozen materials from trailers as required, following safety procedures.
• Operate the forklift safely in all site areas and perform pre-use checks.
• Report any safety or quality concerns to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Valid Reach & Counterbalance Licence

Job description

C&D Foods Edgeworthstown is hiring a Forklift Operator - Cold Store to join the production team. The role operates on a continental shift pattern, 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights.

Key duties include feeding the pouch department, ensuring timely supply of materials, safely loading/unloading pallets, and maintaining accurate inventory. A valid Reach & Counterbalance licence and previous forklift experience in a production or warehouse setting are essential.