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job requisition id JR26657
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive because we expect pace and agility. We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.
Role Title: FLT driver
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 10pm - 6am
Location: Carlisle, 54 Church Street, Cumbria, CA2 5TG
Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Staff shop, long service awards, Free parking, 27 days holiday (increasing with service), Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit and reward gateway for benefits.
What will this role achieve?
The Fork Lift Truck driver is responsible for the offloading and delivering of materials around the factory, as well as the loading of finished goods onto trailers. Working as part of a team, you are responsible for operating Forklift trucks as well as machinery and the role will include stock taking & working in stock-controlled systems.
What will be your key deliverables?
1. Have an understanding of good manufacturing practice, HACCP systems and Health & Safety in the workplace.
2. Ensure high housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
3. Have an element of control and operate a variety of process and equipment to the highest standards of safety and quality.
4. Employees must be able to complete traceability paperwork accurately.
Bring your experience
1. Up to date Counterbalance Forklift License.
2. You must have good verbal and numerical skills, basic PC skills, have a knack for solving problems and be a committed team player to achieve shared goals.
3. A flexible approach to work and the ability to cope with a fast-paced working environment is essential.
Our Purpose
Bring happiness with every bite
It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.
Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.
Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
About Us
pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.
Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.
As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.
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