Loader – Selby
Department: Production
Location: Selby
Closing date: 8th September 2025
Our Business
We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.
The Opportunity
Your primary role is to safely operate the forklift truck, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient loading of shunt vehicles. Key responsibilities include carrying out pre-start checks as outlined in the start up checklist and completing relevant documentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for removing finished good pallets from the packing hall, applying correct labels, supplying lines with appropriate packing and consumables, removing previously used pallets and safely loading and unloading finished goods, packaging, pallets and tote bags.
To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate that you can work both within a team and use your own Initiative, have knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures, hold a valid FLT licence and have excellent communication skills and basic analytical abilities. Flexibility with varying shift schedules is required.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- ABF Pension Scheme membership
- An annual Incentive Plan
Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.
Would you like to hear more?
We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feels they would be a great fit for our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.
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