Dawn Meats

High Reach Forklift Driver

Dawn Meats  •  Waterford, IE (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: High Reach Forklift Driver

Location: Carroll’s Cross, Co. Waterford

Reporting To: Dispatch / Logistics Manager

Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €4.5bn, employing over 12,000 staff in 13 countries and exporting to over 70 countries.

We are currently seeking to recruit a High Reach Forklift Driver to join our busy Warehouse team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of goods within a temperature-controlled environment, ensuring high standards of accuracy, safety, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a high reach forklift to load, unload and move stock within the warehouse
  • Put away and retrieve palletised goods in racking systems safely and efficiently
  • Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded using warehouse systems
  • Assist with goods-in and goods-out processes, including loading of vehicles
  • Conduct daily pre-use checks and report any faults or maintenance issues
  • Work in line with health & safety procedures at all times
  • Maintain a clean and organised working environment
  • Support general warehouse duties as required

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Licence (essential)
  • Previous experience operating a high reach forklift in a warehouse environment
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or FMCG environment is desirable
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately
  • Good understanding of health & safety practices
  • Flexible approach to working hours and duties
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Available to work a weekly shift pattern: Monday - Friday 7am – 15.30pm & 15.30 – 12pm

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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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