Dawn Meats

Forklift Operative

Dawn Meats  •  Waterford, IE (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Company: Dawn Meats

Job Title: Forklift Operative

Reporting To: Despatch Supervisor

Position type: Permanent.

Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies; suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide. We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Forklift Operative to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be based at Despatch Department and will be responsible for:

  • Successful candidates will work as part of a team in the factory.
  • Offloading/loading of trucks, sending deliveries, documenting, scanning and onward movement of product for correct storage for production for fresh chilled, frozen and dry goods.
  • Utilizing in-house computer system for movement, stock checking, planning and scanning of product for production as required.
  • Help ensure that areas are clean and tidy at all times.
  • Monitoring and reporting any damage of site or machinery to your supervisor.
  • Must be flexible for weekend work and start times as required.
  • Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications

Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy production environment. The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

  • Forklift license desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to the right candidate.
  • An ability to work to deadlines.
  • Interested in future development & progression.
  • Computer literate, with demonstrated experience in E-mail, Database, Spreadsheets and Computerised Management Systems.
  • Good Organisational skills.
  • Capable of working on own initiative.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Fluent English is required.
  • Enjoy practical and manual work.
  • The ability to keep accurate records.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise their own and others work.
  • To be able to work as part of a team.
  • Flexible and Willing to Perform Other Tasks as Assigned

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Dawn Meats

About Dawn Meats

Dawn Meats is the supplier of choice to a range of leading supermarket, food service and restaurant businesses, exporting to over 50 countries.

As a family-owned business Dawn remains true to its farming heritage through the close relationships it has forged with the 30,000 British and Irish farmers from whom it directly sources grass-fed cattle and lamb for processing at its 10 Irish and 12 British plants.

Dawn Meats was established in Co. Waterford, Ireland in 1980, and has grown to a business with over €2bn in annual revenue, employing 7,200 staff in eight countries. The company works with some of the world’s leading food companies who are attracted by a commitment to sustainability and quality.

We are proud of the industry awards that we have received over the years for our excellence in sustainability, innovation as well as for our quality products. They are a testament to the commitment of our dedicated passionate teams who continually deliver on quality, service and innovation – attributes that our customers have come to expect from us. Our most recent awards include 2 and 3 star Great Taste awards, McDonald's Scale for Good award, winner at the Green Awards 2018, and Lean Business Ireland award for "Most progress made towards Organisational Efficiency"​.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Waterford, IE
Year Founded
1980
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