Stores Person - Killarney

Kinisla; Killorglin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 10%

Employee Assistance Program

MyCommunity volunteer day

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kinisla is recruiting a Store Person for our Killarney, Co. Kerry location. This full-time, permanent role runs 08:30–17:00 Monday to Friday and 08:30–12:00 on Saturdays.

You will assist customers, manage stock, and perform store duties with training provided in handling, forklift operation, manual handling, and chemical safety. Experience in sales, customer service, or warehouse/stock roles is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or roles like warehouse operative, forklift driver, store operative, or stock controller is advantageous.
• Training will be provided in product handling, forklift operation, manual handling, and chemical safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and handle product enquiries in store and over the phone.
• Merchandise products in the store and yard.
• Keep customer data safe and secure.
• Manage stock and track deliveries; maintain stock records in Oracle.
• Maintain store housekeeping and safety practices.
• Perform forklift duties to load/unload products.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Stock management

Forklift operation

Tools

Oracle

Job description

We have an opportunity for the role of Store Person in our Kinisla Agribusiness Team in Killarney, Co. Kerry.

This role is for a full-time, permanent contract. Working hours are from 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, and from 08:30 to 12:00 on Saturdays.

As a Store Person, you will play a dynamic role, facing new challenges and opportunities every day. Your duties will include assisting customers, managing stock, and completing various store responsibilities. You will be supported by both your local store team and the larger company team, contributing to sales and ensuring product and service quality. Previous experience in sales, customer service, or roles like warehouse operative, forklift driver, store operative, or stock controller is advantageous. Familiarity with the agriculture sector is also beneficial. Training will be provided in product handling, forklift operation, manual handling, and chemical safety.

What will I be doing?

• Serving customers and dealing with product enquiries, both face to face and on the phone. Handling cash
• Merchandising products in the store and yard
• Keeping customers data safe and secure
• Managing stock and deliveries. Keeping stock records in Oracle
• Housekeeping within the store
• Forklift duties - loading and unloading products like animal feeds, fertilizers, store goods
• Following health and safety guidelines
• Supporting store manager and other team members

What will I get in return?

At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,700 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

At Kinisla, we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.