At a Glance
- Tasks: Load and unload trucks, manage pallets, and ensure food safety standards.
- Company: Join Americold Spalding, a leader in food distribution.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime rates, and shift allowances.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for growth in a safe environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring quality food distribution.
- Qualifications: FLT certificate and previous warehousing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 13.31 - 13.31 £ per hour.
Here at Americold Spalding we are recruiting for a Forklift Operator. As a Forklift Driver you’ll be loading and unloading trucks as required and transferring pallets from Loading Bays into relevant rooms and locations. You’ll be receiving and dispatching pallets via Warehouse Management System (WMS) using handheld scanners and following all relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). It is vital that all our staff always adhere to the company HACCP plan around food safety, and it will be expected that as a Warehouse Operative, you will familiarize yourself with company standards and procedures.
Workplace safety is of paramount importance, and it is your responsibility to adhere to company H&S policies and best practices. This role involves maintaining the integrity of all products through rigorous quality and processing checks, operating Manual Handling Equipment safely, and efficiently packing cheese products for distribution.
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in warehousing or manufacturing company as a reach truck driver (essential)
- FLT certificate (essential)
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- Flexible and open to change
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Hourly Rate £13.31 per hour, Overtime at £19.96. Shift Allowance of £27.56 per week. Working Hours 7:00am – 5pm, Sunday to Thursday.
Forklift Operator in Spalding employer: Americold
Americold is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and safety in its Spalding facility. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, including forklift certification, and enjoy a stable work environment within a leading temperature-controlled logistics company. With a focus on employee growth and development, Americold provides a rewarding career path for those looking to thrive in the warehouse sector.
