Inventory Operative

FHLB Des Moines; Belfast; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working possible

Annual Leave

Service Leave

Learning & Development

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

FHLB Des Moines is seeking an Inventory Operative for their Belfast facility. This role involves processing paperwork from drivers and managing returned products while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, as they are required to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Flexible working hours are available along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous inventory experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Flexibility with regards to hours of work / shift work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process drivers’ paperwork and returned products efficiently.
• Enter data into the warehouse management system.
• Operate an electric power pallet truck or forklift.

Skills

PC Skills: Excel, Email and Word

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience in inventory management

Tools

Electric pallet truck

Forklift

Job description

## Inventory OperativeApplylocations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R255057# **JOB DESCRIPTION****Join Our Team at Sysco – Exciting Opportunities Await**At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.* We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.* We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.* We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.* We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.**Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland**We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art “Sysco Belfast” facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.**Join Us and Grow Your Career**We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.**Summary**Inventory operatives are responsible for processing our drivers’ paperwork and any returned products, making sure product is properly coded and staged for put away, entering data into the warehouse management system in a fast and efficient manner. This position requires flexible starting times working any 5/7 days. The job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations (dry, cooler and freezer).**Key Accountabilities:*** Make sure drivers & customers have signed all pages of invoices and returns* Keep records of driver paperwork errors* Check all assets returned by driver* Check all returned product and make sure returns are properly coded* Run labels and tag returned product* Enter data into the warehouse management system* Make sure drivers place equipment and returns on proper pallets in the returns area* Check product list under HACCP regulations* Release manifest when driver check-in process has been completed* Keep return area clean and orderly* Communicate any problems to management in a timely manner* Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you by your manager* Operate an electric power pallet truck or forklift to transport product* Follow SSOW and SOPs and immediately report any unsafe conditions* Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business* Requires working efficiently, proactively and Health and Safety conscious in a fast-paced warehouse environment* Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures* Daily cycle counting and inventory integrity across all zones* Follow procedures to comply with HACCP policy**The role requires a candidate who will possess:*** PC Skills: Excel, Email and Word familiar with WMS systems* Strong numerical and analytical skills required* Attention to detail and accuracy* Must be able to identify product and determine quality according to HACCP guidelines* Strong personality and effective communication skills to explain and enforce proper policies and procedures* Strong organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines* The ability to co-operate and get along with co-workers* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in person and on telephone* The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently* Previous inventory experience in a fast-pace warehouse environment* Experience operating an electric pallet truck or forklift* Flexibility with regards to hours of work / shift work* Strong mathematical skills needed to count product, multiply, add, subtract and understand percentages**Core Competencies:**· Understanding your customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.· Flexibility & adaptability – demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.· Building effective relationships- candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.· Communication & listening – exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly**On Offer**· Flexible working possible· Annual Leave· Service Leave· Wellbeing Day· Service Recognition· Learning & Development· STAR Award· Colleague Sysco Discount· Lifestyle Savings Platform on a number of well known brands and retailers· Enhanced Company Sick Pay· Employee Assistance Programme, and much moreThe duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.Sysco are an equal opportunity employer.