Forklift Operator - Meat Processing & Warehouse

Irish Country Meats Ltd.; Navan; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Irish Country Meats, a division of ABP Foods Group, is seeking a Forklift Driver for Navan, Co. Meath. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, loading/unloading materials, and moving stock across production, storage and dispatch areas in a meat processing environment.

You will work to ensure food safety, quality, and health & safety standards are upheld, performing routine checks and maintaining an organised, clean workspace. Permanent positions, with part-time options considered.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence/certification required.
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or similar environment.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices.

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 health & safety, food safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with general warehouse and dispatch duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Irish Country Meats, a division of ABP Foods Group, is seeking a Forklift Driver for Navan, Co. Meath. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, loading/unloading materials, and moving stock across production, storage and dispatch areas in a meat processing environment.

You will work to ensure food safety, quality, and health & safety standards are upheld, performing routine checks and maintaining an organised, clean workspace. Permanent positions, with part-time options considered.