Despatch Operative

Dawn Meats Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats is seeking a Despatch Operative to manage orders and ensure correct loading and unloading of goods at our Charleville, Co Cork site. You will operate forklift equipment, scan consignments, and maintain audit trails in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires fluent English, strong numeracy and literacy, and the ability to work as part of a team while meeting deadlines. Adaptability and a commitment to safety are essential in this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Forklift skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, and to deadlines.
• Must be physically fit as the job involves lifting.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers' orders.
• Using fork lift equipment for picking and packing orders and goods.
• Working in a chilled and ambient environment.
• Maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards.
• Achieving the targets and job standards set out by the Shift Manager.
• Being adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
• Performing any reasonable request from Shift Manager.
• Other duties involve regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting.

Skills

Fluent English

Numeracy

Literacy

Forklift skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

Overview Job Title: Despatch Operative Position Type: Permanent. Location: Charleville, Co Cork Role Summary: Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, France and continental Europe employing over 8,000 employees.. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing orders, ensuring goods are unloaded and loaded to the correct locations. You will use forklift equipment for picking and packing orders, you will use scanning equipment to scan inbound and outbound consignments ensuring audit and traceability of goods. Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include : Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers' orders. Using fork lift equipment for picking and packing orders and goods Working in a chilled and ambient environment. Working efficiently and effectively as part of a team. Keeping the work area clean and tidy. Maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards. Achieving the targets and job standards set out by the Shift Manager. Being adaptable and flexible in your approach to work. Performing any reasonable request from Shift Manager. Other duties involve regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting. Qualifications Successful candidates will have the following skills and experiences: Fluent English with good numeracy and literacy skills. Forklift skills Ability to work under pressure, and to deadlines. Must be physically fit as the job involves lifting Ability to work as part of the team. Good attention to detail. Cover evening shift Must have own transport as shift patterns may vary INDLP