Forklift Driver/Yard Operative - Harlow

£14.56 per hour

Monday to Friday, 06:00-15:00

Valid forklift licence essential (counterbalance)

Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence (Category B) as on road driving maybe required

Come and join our team at Riverway Foods in Harlow. In this permanent role you will support the Intake and Despatch department by safely and efficiently unloading vehicles around the premises. You will also support the despatch function by ensuring products are stored and picked efficiently and in accordance to customer order requirements.

Key responsibilities in this role:

Drive forklifts in a safe and legal manner, ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements
Ensure that consideration is given to other drivers, colleagues and pedestrians in the work area
Ensure all daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and associated paperwork completed
Complete all necessary paperwork, such as intake sheets, on time and in full
Observe Company rules and procedures as defined in Company Policies and Procedures, such as site rules
Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and is utilised as instructed
Receive and store stock generated by other departments
Accurately record data relating to vehicle temperatures and hygiene
Load and unload lorries
Receive deliveries, checking condition and accurately completing the necessary paperwork
Ensure the storage of stock is in compliance to stock rotation i.e. Use By dates
Ensure stock is segregated in the appropriate designated storage where applicable for products containing allergen
Take on ad hoc jobs around the business

Essential criteria for our new Yard Operative:

A valid forklift licence (counterbalance)
Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence (Category B) as on road driving maybe required
Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly
Good communication skills with a reasonable level of English

What we can offer you when you join Riverway Foods:

£14.56 per hour
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Access to GroceryAid providing emotional, practical and financial support
Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts
Full training programme available
Genuine career opportunities within the business