Job Description

Shunter / Forklift Driver

Due to continued growth Gilfresh Produce Ltd is seeking to recruit a Shunter / Forklift Driver to join our Transport team within our fast growing FMCG family business near Loughgall, Co Armagh.

Job Title:

Shunter / Forklift Driver

Department:

Operations - Transport / Despatch Department

Reports To:

Transport Manager & Group Lead

Responsible For:

No direct reports

Salary:

Competitive

The Role:

Working within a chilled factory environment, the forklift driver will be required to:

Load lorries /vehicles safely in a timely manner. Ensuring product is dispatched on-time and right first time efficiently. Completing appropriate forklift checks and paperwork. Identify and report faulty equipment, damage and safety concerns immediately to the transport manager or Group Lead. Have strong communication and close relationships with other departments. Ensure finished produce is appropriately stored, loaded in designated areas all the time and appropriately scanned using ERP equipment. Monitor production schedule, to determine necessary material requirements, movements and ensure despatch times are adhered to. Maintain tidiness in all areas with GMP practices as standard. Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for Health and Safety and Food Safety. Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures relevant to each area of work. Be able to carry out any other duties deemed necessary, reasonable and within capability when required by management for the efficient running of the business.

The Person:

As a family run business, it is important we share the same values and that we can find a way to work together. To sustain and continuously improve daily productivity, we are looking for a shunter/forklift driver within operations who wish to contribute to business efficiency and stability and who have the following attributes:

Recognise the privilege of working in a

FAMILY

environment

RESPECT

each other and assume positive intent Strive for

EXCELLENCE

in everything we do Consider

SUSTAINABILITY

in all our activities Prioritise the

HEALTH

, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others

Qualications /Experience:

Forklift licence and forklift driving experience is required. Shunter licence and electric pallet truck experience are desirable, however full training will be provided.

Behaviours:

We are looking for someone who will:

Own it Know it Control it Learn from it Celebrate it
Please email a CV to stating in subject line:

"Shunter/Forklift Driver"

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is

Friday 14th November 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer

Come follow us to find out more about what we do:

@gilfreshproduce

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person