Are you an experienced Reach Forklift Driver looking for a permanent role within a food environment. Our client has an exciting opportunity to secure a permanent position with the opportunity for VNA training and career growth!
About our client:
Our client specialises in premium sliced cooked meats, slow cook meats and premium ready meals, the company believe in fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth within the industry. We're seeking skilled individuals for permanent VNA FLT Driver roles, offering Reach Drivers the chance to transition and thrive within their team.
Position Overview:
Role: Permanent Reach Drivers (With the opportunity to be trained to hold a VNA License). You do not necessarily need to hold an in date License to be considered for this role - However, you must have at least 3 years Reach Driving experience!
Location: Hull (HU7 area)
Type: Full-time
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (days and nights available)
Job Purpose:
Supporting the Shift Manager to ensure the effective running of the Chilled Warehouse operation on a 4 on 4 off shift rotation. Ensuring timely picking of products as per production plans, following Health and Safety regulations, food safety legislation, and customer quality standards. Efficient storage, stock control operations, and maintaining traceability are vital aspects of this role.
Job Context:
Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, your responsibilities include picking, returning products timely with full traceability, ensuring area GMP standards are audit-ready, and moving Dolavs or Pallets as required.
Food Safety:
Understanding and implementing statutory, legal, food safety, and customer requirements within established company procedures is crucial.
Training:
Responsibility for ensuring compliance with VNA licensing, Food safety, H&S courses, operating scanners, and completing stock checks.
Job Dimensions:
- Product Despatch
- Stock Control
- GMP
- Internal Auditing
- KPIs
- Documentation
- Internal/External Customer Service
Key Result Areas:
- Stock accuracy 100%
- No downtime due to unpicked products
- GMP scores
- Completion of stock takes and relevant paperwork
- Reduction in labeling errors and damaged stock
Key Activities:
- Safe receipt, storage, and despatch of goods
- Management of product returns
- Adhering to operating guidelines and customer Codes of Practice
- Maintaining traceability systems
Knowledge and Skills:
- Previous forklift experience (Reach / VNA)
- Warehouse or despatch department experience
- Scanning experience
- Familiarity with stock systems and stocktaking processes
- Computer literacy (MS Office)