MISSION

Our mission is to create new products, to develop partnerships with new and existing customers and suppliers to guarantee the long-term sustainability of Avondale Foods as an organisation.
Job Position: Forklift Driver (Intake) Department: Service
Reports to: Internal Supply Chain Manager Hours: 40 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday 2230-0700)

SCOPE OF ROLE

Avondale Foods is a leading food processing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses such as Marks & Spencers, Morrison’s and Waitrose in the UK.
This role involves supporting production departments by efficiently transferring and supplying the required produce. While the primary responsibility is operating a forklift, occasional manual handling tasks—such as unloading crates from lorries—are also part of the job. This position plays a key role in maintaining smooth production workflow and contributes to a clean working environment through proper disposal of company waste. As the first point of contact for all incoming ingredients, dry goods and other materials, the jobholder ensures timely and accurate handling of deliveries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload and decant deliveries, reporting any quality issues immediately
• Book deliveries onto the warehouse management system and transfer goods throughout the factory
• Ensure all products are properly stored in designated areas with correct codes and labels
• Follow stock control procedures in chills and storage areas at all times
• Complete all documentation and update records to maintain traceability
• Carry out regular stock rotation
• Transfer required produce to production departments promptly
• Operate forklifts safely, keep them in good working order, and report any issues to the immediate department manager
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the department and surrounding areas, including the yard
• Comply with company policies, including those related to food safety, health and safety, and absence
• Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of Integrity, collaboration ‘do the right thing’ approach in all interactions.