- Serve as the first point of contact for forklift drivers during shifts, training, mentoring and offering guidance and support.
- Monitor yard activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards; report unsafe behaviour or near-miss incidents.
- Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to load, unload and transport produce and materials safely.
- Ensure loads are secure and protect people, buildings, and machinery and move bins, pallets, trays and materials across site and place them neatly in the correct location.
- Stack bins, pallets and trays safely and to the correct height as instructed.
- Use ramps safely for loading and unloading trays, big bags, and garlic.
- Perform routine checks including cleaning, water, oil, diesel and tyre pressure for forklifts
- Ensure all defects with machinery and equipment are reported immediately.
- Use relevant machinery to handle bins, pallets, big bags, and bulk materials - shunter, scissor lift and compactor
- Keep all waste areas organised and controlled.
- During cold snaps, salt walkways and outdoor forklift areas to ensure safe movement.
- Unload and store tray and cardboard deliveries.
- Maintain stock of trays, pallets and packaging for factory use.
- Operate the 3t box tipper for 3‑tonne bins and for decanting big bags.
- Use a scanner to maintain full traceability of all product being moved, stored, or transported on and off site.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard.
- Prepare product for outloading (boxes, bags, bulkers).
- Manage pallet intake/outload (White, Brown, Blue, Red).
- Carry out floor repairs and general site and yard maintenance.
- Carry out weekly greasing, refuelling and AdBlue top-up for the shunter and teleporter
Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?
In addition to a competitive salary we offer
- Competitive company pension scheme
- On-site staff canteen
- Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access
- Long service rewards and recognition
- Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us
- Supportive family‑run business that values its people
- Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform \"Shallot More\"
- Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub
- Committed to providing training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities
If you are looking to make your mark and grow within a company that values it’s employees, we’d love to hear from you!
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Moulton Bulb Company is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our Goldwood Factory. With a focus on employee growth, we provide training opportunities for those looking to advance their skills, particularly in machinery operation. Our 4 on, 4 off shift pattern allows for a balanced work-life schedule, complemented by benefits such as an on-site canteen and parking.
