Forklift Driver
- Recruiter
- Kepak Group
- Location
- Cavan
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 14 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Kepak Group is a young, professional, and dynamic business that has grown into one of Europe's leading food processing companies. At the core of this success has been our belief in developing strong customer relationships through a partnership approach. We pride ourselves on our dedication to innovation, brand management, consumer focus and an unwavering commitment to food safety. Acutely aware of changing market requirements, we continue to supply consumers with premium quality products at competitive prices.
The Kepak Group are looking to recruit the right person for a permanent Forklift Driver role to cover our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan. This is an excellent position for a Food Science individual who is looking for an excellent role within a very supportive environment. McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is probably the oldest traditional pig slaughtering, processing, and bacon curing company in Ireland.
JOB TITLE: Forklift Driver
REPORTING TO: Dispatch Supervisor
JOB TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Cavan
Key Responsibilities
Load and unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner
Receive/process shipments
Move and stack materials
Pick and scan orders
Rotate floor stock
General housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and duties as assigned
Perform general warehouse duties to maintain a smooth operation
Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment to the Line Supervisor, ensuring all machinery is only used when it is safe to use. Record checks as and when directed.
Use common warehouse management software
Ensure that the product is of the highest standard and report any issues to your supervisor immediately.
Co-operate with all company training, asking questions and ensuring they feel satisfied in relation to all aspects of the area and role they are working in
Reporting any accidents or near misses is expected and assistance with any investigation is a prerequisite of the Company s safety policy.
Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time
Skills / Experience
Previous forklift experience essential
Previous PPT experience highly beneficial
Previous production experience highly beneficial
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment highly beneficial
Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
Each employee must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Each candidate must be of good character. Employment of the successful candidate shall be subject to satisfactory confidential reports.
Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
Hours of Work
39 hours per week with the possibility of overtime
8 hour rotating shift pattern, hours vary from 6.00am - 8.00pm
Weekend work is also required
The Kepak Group are looking to recruit the right person for a permanent Forklift Driver role to cover our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan. This is an excellent position for a Food Science individual who is looking for an excellent role within a very supportive environment. McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is probably the oldest traditional pig slaughtering, processing, and bacon curing company in Ireland.
JOB TITLE: Forklift Driver
REPORTING TO: Dispatch Supervisor
JOB TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Cavan
Key Responsibilities
Load and unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner
Receive/process shipments
Move and stack materials
Pick and scan orders
Rotate floor stock
General housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and duties as assigned
Perform general warehouse duties to maintain a smooth operation
Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment to the Line Supervisor, ensuring all machinery is only used when it is safe to use. Record checks as and when directed.
Use common warehouse management software
Ensure that the product is of the highest standard and report any issues to your supervisor immediately.
Co-operate with all company training, asking questions and ensuring they feel satisfied in relation to all aspects of the area and role they are working in
Reporting any accidents or near misses is expected and assistance with any investigation is a prerequisite of the Company s safety policy.
Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time
Skills / Experience
Previous forklift experience essential
Previous PPT experience highly beneficial
Previous production experience highly beneficial
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment highly beneficial
Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
Each employee must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Each candidate must be of good character. Employment of the successful candidate shall be subject to satisfactory confidential reports.
Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
Hours of Work
39 hours per week with the possibility of overtime
8 hour rotating shift pattern, hours vary from 6.00am - 8.00pm
Weekend work is also required