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Job Purpose

Transport goods in a safe and timely manner to ensure schedules, customer requirements and health and safety rules are adhered to whilst maintaining high quality standards.

The Position

* Ensure all procedures relating to the safe operation of forklift trucks are strictly adhered to

* Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and is completed fully and accurately i.e.: forklift check sheet, loading plans, rejects and hopper sheet

* Ensure forklift maintenance is carried out i.e. cleaning the forklift, water, oil, diesel, and tyre pressure

* Complete forklift checks at the start of each shift and any problems with your forklift must be reported immediately

* You must always operate your truck in a safe manner, checking loads are secure and being aware of people and avoiding damage to buildings and machinery

* Ensure the waste box is removed and emptied during and at the end of each shift

* Complete all paperwork relating to the role in a timely manner as requested

* Report to Management when bins or trays of raw material are found not to be labelled or are incorrectly labelled

* Load and unload lorries as required and to ensure that the correct paperwork is received and checked for goods in and given to the driver for dispatch

* Feed tablework with adequate raw material and empty trays when required

* When required, help collate all orders for dispatch in finished product cold-store and ensure that it is dispatched at correct temperature

* Comply with and follow procedures as laid down in the quality manual for Goldwood and ensure that product is produced to customer specification and legal requirements

* Fill hoppers with raw material to ensure production flows constantly

* All accidents etc. must be reported to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the incident occurs

* Check that raw material is suitable for purpose before tipping into hopper and report any issues before it is used

* Check and record raw material temperature before tipping and report any issues before use

* Ensure the hopper room is kept clean and tidy at all times

What we are looking for

* Forklift Counterbalance licence essential

* A good sense of balance

* A good eye-hand-foot coordination

* Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights

* Thorough and pay attention to detail

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