Dispatch Operative

Dawn Meats; Kilmacthomas; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats in Carrolls Cross, Waterford, is seeking a Dispatch Operative to manage orders, unload and load goods, and operate forklift equipment. You will scan inbound and outbound consignments to ensure audit and traceability, in a chilled/ambient production environment.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and flexibility with shifts. Fluency in English and good numeracy are essential, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Forklift skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be physically fit for lifting
• Team player with good attention to detail
• Own transport may be required due to shift patterns

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders.
• Using forklift equipment for picking and packing orders and goods.
• Working in a chilled and ambient environment.
• Working efficiently as part of a team and keeping area tidy.
• Maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards.
• Achieving targets set by the Shift Manager.
• Being adaptable to shift patterns and performing reasonable requests.

Skills

Forklift skills

Scanning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Numeracy

Tools

Forklift equipment

Scanning devices

Job description

Job Title: Dispatch Operative

Position Type: Permanent, full time.

Location: Carrolls Cross Co. Waterford

Role Summary: Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €4.5bn, employing over 12,000 staff in 13 countries and exporting to over 70 countries.

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

The successful candidate will be based at our Carrolls Cross production plant and will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders.
• Using forklift 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

Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy production environment.

The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

• 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.

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