Forklift Driver

Position Title:Forklift Driver

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43386

Theres nothing beige about McCain

Except our potatoes and were extremely passionate about them. When you join McCain youll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple delicious planet friendly food.

Weve partnered with thousands of the countrys supermarkets pubs restaurants hospitals and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. Its all about elevation and creating something better. So come and make your career at McCain Foods.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Whilst working as part of an integrated team within the packing department the Quick Chip Forklift Driver is responsible for ensuring the area has the relevant materials available at all times.

Key tasks of the role include but are not limited to:

• Keeping a constant supply of materials in the department
• Collecting and disposing of all waste materials
• Returning any unused materials to the original department
• Ensuring all waste materials are disposed of in the correct manner
• Helping to support the Senior and assist the operators over breaks or when required including:
  • Packing cartons of finished product into cases according to product specification
  • Operating the flow wrap
  • Machine minding
  • Running the tipper
  • Completing metal detector checks in a timely manner
• Inspecting filled cartons for foreign bodies and raising any non-compliance to the area Front Line Manager.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working in a food manufacturing environment who is self-motivated with excellent attention to detail. You will also have a current forklift truck licence with experience of driving the forklift in a fast-paced environment.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods youll be pleased to know we dont pay you in chips. For working hard youll also get a great hourly rate and some pretty good benefits including:

• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
• Optional health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Chips In Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact tothe long-term development of McCain communitiesacross the globe

And of course being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHAT HOURS WILL I WORK

The shift pattern is 2 days 7am-7pm 1 day off 2 nights 7pm-7am followed by 3 days off.

WHERE YOULL WORK

Youll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If youve spotted our three wind turbines then youll know where we are! With about 350 employees on site were one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products such as our Shake Shake Fries.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Manufacturing

Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey

Company:McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd