Inventory Operative

FHLB Des Moines; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Family Leave Entitlements

Colleague Discount

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking an Inventory Operative to support drivers, process paperwork, and ensure efficient coding and staging of returned products. The role involves data entry into the warehouse management system and handling varying temperature zones.

You will work across shifts across 5/7 days and contribute to HACCP compliance while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP policy and compliance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Stock/inventory control in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Ability to work across 5/7 days and flexible shifts.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Process drivers’ paperwork and returns to ensure proper coding.
• Enter data into the warehouse management system accurately.
• Count inventory and maintain accuracy across zones.
• Operate pallet equipment and ensure safe handling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly returns area.

Skills

Excel

WMS experience

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Email & Word

Forklift/ pallet truck (electric)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

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

• 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

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

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Wellbeing day
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Family Leave Entitlements
• Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.

Expert Training & Development

Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.

The 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.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion.

Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.