Fork Lift Truck Driver Despatch

Pilgrim’s Shared Services Ltd; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fork Lift Truck Driver (Despatch) at a leading food production company in Lynn. This permanent full-time role includes tasks such as operating forklifts, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The work schedule includes rotating shifts and comes with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid breaks

Weekly attendance bonus

Opportunities for progression

Employee engagement days

Subsidised employee restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience working on PPT and/or FLT Reach Truck is essential.
• Basic H&S and food safety awareness.
• Positive attitude and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and booking in stock using SAP and Arolink software.
• Loading and unloading vehicles as per schedules.
• Participating in monthly stocktakes and reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Manual handling

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Education

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

My job

We have an exciting opportunity for Fork Lift Truck Driver (Despatch) to join our team at King’s Lynn site!

Shift Pattern: Days - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm rotational shift including weekend cover when required.

Successful candidates will join us on a permanent basis. You will perform manual handling tasks and operate PPT & Fork Lift Truck while ensuring compliance with company policies, H&S, and food safety standards at all times.

Your main tasks will include:

• Receiving and booking in stock correctly using SAP and Arolink software systems.
• Loading and unloading vehicles as per the trunking schedules.
• Ensuring all documentation for stock and equipment is completed correctly and filed appropriately.
• Participating in monthly stocktakes to ensure warehouse stocks are accurate and reporting discrepancies to your Area Supervisor.
• Ensuring dolavs are clean before use.
• Working on the X-Ray machine and completing associated CCP paperwork.
• Decanting product.

The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative, be self-motivated, and undertake all aspects of this physically demanding role. Experience working on PPT and/or FLT Reach Truck is essential.

Key information:

• Competitive rates of pay!
• Overtime paid at premium rates!
• Paid breaks & weekly attendance bonus!
• Weekly pay!
• Contract type: full-time permanent.
• Employee engagement days.
• Subsidised employee restaurant.
• Opportunities for progression.

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic H&S and food safety awareness.
• Positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently and learn new skills quickly.
• A hands-on approach to solving issues.

Apply today and join our friendly team!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, along with a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories such as fresh pork, lamb, and chicken, working with major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added-value, and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe, we employ 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by shared core values and a passion for producing high-quality, delicious, and innovative food enjoyed daily by millions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Our team is based in our UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters, and Shared Services businesses.