Forklift Operator / Production Operative

Perform Recruitment; Tralee; Presencial; EUR 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Perform Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Operator / Production Operative for a well-established food manufacturing client in Co. Kerry. The role involves moving materials and finished goods, supporting the production line, and carrying out daily forklift checks.

Required is proven forklift driving experience with a valid certificate. The job offers strong overtime rates and a clear route to a permanent role, with most shifts including Saturdays.

Formación

• Proven forklift driving experience.
• Experience in a food production, manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload and move raw materials, packaging and finished products.
• Keep production lines supplied so targets are met.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles and stage outgoing orders.
• Support production and processing equipment when needed.
• Carry out daily pre-use checks on forklifts and report any faults.
• Keep warehouse and production areas clean, organised and safe.
• Follow all health & safety, hygiene and food safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Forklift driving

Safety-conscious

Team player

Flexibility

Educación

Forklift training certificate (counterbalance and/or reach truck)

Descripción del empleo

Forklift Operator / Production Operative – Food Manufacturing (Co. Kerry)

About the Role

Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing client in Co. Kerry. We're looking for experienced Production Operatives with forklift driving experience to join their production team, moving materials and finished goods while supporting the production line. This is a great opportunity with a stable employer offering strong pay, excellent overtime rates and a clear route to a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload and move raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Keep production lines supplied so targets are met
• Load and unload delivery vehicles and stage outgoing orders
• Support production and processing equipment when needed
• Carry out daily pre-use checks on forklifts and report any faults
• Keep warehouse and production areas clean, organised and safe
• Follow all health & safety, hygiene and food safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Proven forklift driving experience
• Valid forklift training certificate (counterbalance and/or reach truck) – an advantage
• Experience in a food production, manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Machine operator experience is a plus
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
• Reliable team player with a good work ethic
• Flexibility to work rotating days, including Saturdays

Pay & Benefits

• €15.16 per hour (based on a 39-hour week)
• Daily allowance of €8–€9 for skilled / machine operator roles
• Overtime: first 2 hours at 1.5x, additional hours at 2x
• Bank Holidays paid at double time

Working Hours

• 39 hours per week, rostered Monday to Saturday
• Most roles include Saturday work, with a day off during the week