Warehouse Controller

Keohane Seafoods; Bantry; On-site; EUR 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Wellness program

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

Keohane Seafoods in Bantry, County Cork, seeks a Warehouse Controller to manage day-to-day operations of a newly built warehouse, including a -18°C cold store and ambient packaging area. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong stock control and strict adherence to food safety standards.

The successful candidate will handle receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, perform routine stock counts, and ensure accurate records while maintaining HACCP/compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within food manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience working in cold store and/or ambient warehouse environments.
• Forklift licence.
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good IT skills and experience using stock management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to food safety and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the frozen (-18°C) cold store and ambient packaging warehouse.
• Receive, inspect, store and issue packaging materials, ingredients and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company's inventory management system.
• Carry out routine stock counts and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and rotated using FIFO/FEFO principles where applicable.
• Prepare materials for production and customer dispatch in line with operational requirements.
• Monitor and record cold store temperatures and ensure products are stored under the correct conditions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality and health & safety procedures.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely.
• Liaise with Production, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics teams to ensure the timely movement of stock.
• Report stock shortages, damaged goods or operational issues to management.
• Support warehouse audits and maintain accurate warehouse documentation.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and organisation.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Cold store experience

Forklift licence

IT skills / stock management systems

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

ERP / warehouse software

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Opportunity at Keohane Seafoods

About Keohane Seafoods

At Keohane Seafoods, we are committed to producing consistent, high‑quality seafood products that our customers can trust. Our products honour the best the ocean has to offer and deliver the topmost value to our customers.

Join our team and become part of a company committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Position: Warehouse Controller

Location: Bantry

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (Occasionally late deliveries in)

Job Summary

The Warehouse Controller is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of a newly built warehouse comprising a frozen cold store (-18°C) and an ambient packaging warehouse within a food manufacturing environment. Working independently, the successful candidate will ensure the safe receipt, storage, stock control, and issue of goods while maintaining high standards of food safety, housekeeping, and inventory accuracy. This is a hands‑on role requiring excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage warehouse activities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the frozen (-18°C) cold store and ambient packaging warehouse.
• Receive, inspect, store and issue packaging materials, ingredients and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company's inventory management system.
• Carry out routine stock counts and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and rotated using FIFO/FEFO principles where applicable.
• Prepare materials for production and customer dispatch in line with operational requirements.
• Monitor and record cold store temperatures and ensure products are stored under the correct conditions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality and health & safety procedures.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely.
• Liaise with Production, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics teams to ensure the timely movement of stock.
• Report stock shortages, damaged goods or operational issues to management.
• Support warehouse audits and maintain accurate warehouse documentation.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and organisation.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within the food manufacturing or food distribution sector.
• Experience working in cold store and/or ambient warehouse environments.
• Forklift licence.
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good IT skills and experience using stock management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to food safety and safe working practices.

Desirable

• Experience working within HACCP or BRCGS‑certified food environments.
• Knowledge of ERP or warehouse management systems.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Wellness program
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On‑site parking

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have a current visa to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.
• Forklift Licence (required).
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required).
• Location: Bantry, County Cork (required).
• Work Location: In person.

To apply: send your CV to [e-mail]

Pay: €19.00‑€22.00 per hour