Retail Picker

Kepak Group; Watergrasshill; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff rates

Training provided

Permanent contract

On-site parking

Holiday flexibility

Long service awards

Employee of the Month

Family days

Christmas hampers

Health weeks

Annual medicals

Paid breaks

Job summary

Kepak Group in Ireland seeks a Warehouse Assistant to support daily picking, stock handling, and order preparation at our site. You will be trained for forklift and pallet handling as needed.

This role offers permanent contract, on-site parking, and staff welfare programmes including subsidised canteen, health weeks, and annual medicals. Applicants should be reliable, able to work shifts including day and occasional nights, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are advantageous.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Forklift experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Power Pallet experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• A clear understanding of picking orders and the order process is required.
• Printing orders and stock sheets.
• Stock rotation for picking orders.
• Stock control.
• Liaising with internal customers.
• Preparation for visits and audits.
• Picking to customer specification.
• General warehouse duties.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Own initiative

Forklift experience

Power Pallet experience

Job description

Description

About Kepak:

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.

What to expect in the job?

• A clear understanding of picking orders and the order process is required.


• Printing orders and stock sheets.


• Stock rotation for picking orders.


• Stock control.


• Liaising with internal customers.


• Preparation for visits and audits.


• Picking to customer specification.


• General warehouse duties.

Please note: The factory is situated in a location with limited access to public transport, so reliable private transport is recommended.

This is primarily a day shift with night shift once every 3 weeks.

Shift Pattern Overview

• Primary Shift: Day shift


• Night Shift: Once every 3 weeks

Hours:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM


• Evening Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM (approx.)

Work Schedule:

Monday to Thursday and Saturday

What we need from you?

• Basic computer skills are advantageous.


• Able to work on own initiative.


• Forklift experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.


• Power Pallet experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

What can we offer you?

• Career Progression Opportunities Within the Business - We love to promote from within and support you in building a long-term career with us.


• Ability to Purchase Cash-Sale Company Produce - Purchase our high-quality products at special staff rates.


• Full Training Provided for All Roles - We provide all the training you need so you feel confident and supported from day one.


• Permanent Contract - Offering stability, security, and long-term opportunities.


• Subsidised Canteen with a Free Monthly Themed Meal - Enjoy affordable meals on site, including a free themed meal each month celebrating different cultures.


• Free On-Site Parking - Convenient parking available to all employees.


• Flexible holiday planning - We support work-life balance with flexibility around annual leave.


• Long service awards - We celebrate and reward loyalty at key milestones.


• Employee of the Month Recognition - Recognising and celebrating team members who go the extra mile.


• Family Fun Days - We host family fun days throughout the year, giving employees and their loved ones an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together.


• Christmas hampers - A festive thank-you to show our appreciation each year


• Health & Safety and Food Safety Weeks - Interactive activities, prizes, and awareness initiatives to keep everyone safe and engaged.


• Free annual medicals - We offer complimentary annual medical checks to support your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind.


• Paid 20‑minute morning break - A paid 20‑minute break each morning to recharge.

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