Forklift Driver

2 months ago

Ballymena, United Kingdom Industrial Temps Full time

Our client, a soft drinks manufacturer are seeking a **Forklift Driver** to join their team based in **Ballymena.**

The role of the Forklift Driver is to assist the lead technical operator by contributing to and implementing site standards to meet the Company’s business needs and deliver safe and high-quality product. You will proactively perform technical and operational duties to ensure customer orders are fulfilled while also ensuring the highest standard of food safety and quality. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all Company procedures and policies are followed on the line, whilst prioritising safety, quality, environmental aspects and efficiency to meet the goals of the company.

**Pay Rate**:
Dayshift: £11 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

Nightshift: £12.65 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

**Working Hours**:Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

**Job Type**: Full Time, Temporary

**Job Duties**:

- Perform duties to the highest standard adhering to standard operating procedures in a safe and efficient manner to maximise production and achieve targets ie OEE target of 70%.
- Liaise with lead technical operator when critical issues regarding product non-conformance, safety and/or production issues arise.
- Contribute towards achieving and maintaining a positive team and working environment, working in a cooperative manner and providing support to work colleagues on your line as needed and adapting to change in a positive and professional manner.
- Communicate in a respectful, professional and timely manner with Managers, work colleagues and wider team to maintain continuity of production and ensure a safe, efficient working environment for all.
- Promote accident prevention on your line by adhering to all safety guidelines and standards, ensuring that the correct PPE is always being worn and encourage active participation in all required training. Report any safety accidents/incidents to lead technical operator and identify, communicate and eliminate potential hazards.
- Carry out quality checks in accordance with laid down procedures and inform lead technical operator / QSE Technicians promptly of any doubtful or unusual findings. If the integrity of the pack/bottle is suspect, the machinery should be shut down pending further investigation.
- Actively investigate faults ensuring root cause is determined and follow up on actions to sustain improvements.
- Using your operational knowledge of the FLT / Sage system, recommend potential operational improvements and make controlled adjustments to equipment to optimise the running efficiency to the lead technical operator.
- Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with FLT / Sage operations and ensure that all monitoring systems required by the Company are completed accurately in accordance with laid down quality procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
- Responsible for ensuring that your immediate area on your line is maintained to the highest standards of housekeeping and hygiene, in line with regulatory, company and customer requirements.
- Perform tasks to ensure production targets of 100% CTP is achieved on a daily basis.
- Comply with all hygiene, environmental and health and safety instructions provided and safeguard your own health and safety and that of others on your line who may be affected by your actions. Including Forklift Trucks maintenance checks, and ensure any issues are dealt with accordingly.
- Undertake tasks and projects from time to time as may be reasonably required of you by Management in connection with your duties.
- Any other duties and tasks deemed to be within competence and within reason.
- To encourage, develop and challenge our people to achieve their goals by creating an environment to succeed.
- One team communicating effectively and working in partnership to achieve our business goals.
- Ownership and accountability for the part you play in running and improving our business.
- Create possibilities, think outside the box, display courage and resilience in your approach to driving solutions. Embrace the continuous need to improve in a demanding industry.
- Respect yourself and each other. Do the right thing every time for our people, product, processes, and customer.
- Plan for the future, be proactive and think strategically. Drive our continuous improvement culture with lean manufacturing at the heart of everything we do.

**Job Criteria**:

- Valid Forklift License
- Previous use of sage systems or equivalent
- Experience in an operational role within a manufacturing industry
- Previous experience working towards regulatory and customer standards
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proactive and can-do approach
- Uses initiative and experience and applies to work situations

**Additional Information**:
This Forklift Driver position is in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

If you're interested in this role, please contact our Ballymena office on 028 2542 0140 and ask to speak

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