ELP - Forklift Driver

Job Role: The post holder will be involved in the day to day operations of East Lothian Produce's processing and packaging of all our crops. Also responsible for operating forklift trucks to fulfil company requirements.

Job Description

Duties will include:

Loading and unloading of vehicles

Supplying raw materials (product and packaging) to Packhouse operatives as required and removing completed pallets of finished goods to big chill ready for despatch

Completing daily maintenance checks and reporting and defects or maintenance issues

Responsible for loading vehicles according to load plan to allow logical unloading of goods

Storing boxes and trays in an organised and tidy way

Liaising with Packhouse staff, lorry drivers and mangers to ensure the above tasks are completed efficiently

Preparation of Rigs (collaborate with ticket office ensuring accurate count of trays)

Load and unload Rig Trailers

Work with Yard Manager to ensure Waste Trailer is supervised and always loaded & unloaded

General tidy around the yard, including tidy up of boxes, removing rubbish from around yard.

Ensure exits are always kept clear

Adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Ensure proper use of PPE is always used

You may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business. This may include working outside packhouse, undertaking cleaning or maintenance of plant, equipment or buildings used by the Company

Candidate Specification

The Post holder will require an understanding of basic food hygiene, health and safety

* Must be able to use own initiative and work as part of a team to reach product target

* Attention to detail, especially on product quality

* Good Communicator, reliable, respectful and must attend work punctually

* Have own car/access to transport

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