Shunter/forklift Yard Operative
About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:
Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is serious about its quality chicken products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
Job requirements Forklift Operative:
We are looking for a Forklift operative in our yard to join our established Despatch team at Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk. You will be responsible for loading/ unloading, operating machinery and daily equipment counts.
Shift pattern: 4on – 4 off from 18.40 - 06.40
Duties:
- Operate Counterbalance forklift or other hand truck
- Operate Telehandler to move and tip dolavs into a trailer.
- Operate Shunter truck to move trailers on/off the loading bays and in the Offal area
- Weighing the Offal (CAT2/CAT3) trailers on the weight bridge to maintain the required trailer fill.
- Record the required information on the daily checks (trailer lists / trailer checks)
- Follow quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
- Perform daily equipment counts as required.
- Unloading / Loading deliveries of the equipment (pallets , dolavs , trays ).
- Inspect and perform maintenance of Counterbalance, Telahandler and Shunter (pre-start checks)
- Use a compactor and on a regular basis and empty the rubbish bins.
- Cleaning as you go, litter picking, pressure washing and preparing the yard for all weather conditions
What you will need:
- Shunter License/ HGV- Essential
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence - Essential
- Telehandler Licence - Preferred
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive rate of pay, starting from £15.71 per hour (including attendance bonus
- Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Death in service insurance
- Free Parking and Canteen facilities
Interested?:
Email a CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Closing Date: 19th of May 2025 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )