Dispatch Operative

Dawn Meats; Kilmacthomas; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats is seeking a Dispatch Operative for the Evening Shift to manage orders and ensure accurate loading and unloading of goods. You will operate forklift equipment, use scanning devices to track consignments, and maintain audit trails in a busy dispatch area.

The role is permanent, full-time, working 15:00–00:00 in Carrolls Cross, Waterford. Fluency in English, good numeracy, and the ability to work under pressure are essential, as is reliable transport and physical fitness.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Forklift operation

Numeracy

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift equipment

Scanning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Dispatch Operative - Evening Shift

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

• 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

• Ability to work permanent evening shift (15:00 - 00:00)
• 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

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