Warehouse Coordinator

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Bantry; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd is working with a West Cork food manufacturer to recruit a Warehouse Coordinator for its newly built facility in Bantry. The role covers frozen cold store (-18°C) and ambient packaging, with emphasis on stock accuracy and efficient material movements.

You will maintain inventory records, run regular stock counts, support production and dispatch, and uphold HACCP, food safety and health & safety standards in everyday warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and stock control.
• Forklift licence required.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Ability to work independently with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of frozen cold store (-18°C) and ambient packaging warehouse.
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct regular stock counts.
• Coordinate receipt, storage and movement of materials to production and dispatch.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure proper storage conditions and hygiene.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Stock control

Forklift licence

Inventory system

Attention to detail

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Warehouse Coordinator – Food Manufacturing

Location: Bantry, Co. Cork

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + accomodation

The Opportunity

Protea Recruitment is working with an established food manufacturing business in West Cork to recruit a Warehouse Coordinator for its newly built warehouse facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to take ownership of daily operations across a frozen cold store (-18°C) and an ambient packaging warehouse.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, efficient material movements and the smooth running of warehouse operations, while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the frozen cold store and ambient packaging warehouse.
• Oversee the receipt, checking, storage and movement of raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company's inventory management system.
• Carry out regular stock counts, investigate discrepancies and ensure stock accuracy.
• Coordinate the preparation and movement of materials to production and finished goods for dispatch.
• Monitor cold store temperatures and ensure products are maintained under appropriate storage conditions.
• Maintain high standards of warehouse housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Safely operate forklifts and associated warehouse equipment.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics teams to support operational requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, maintaining accurate warehouse records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and stock control.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, stock control or inventory management.
• A valid forklift licence.
• Strong understanding of stock management, stock rotation and inventory accuracy.
• Confident IT skills, including experience using warehouse or stock management systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and take ownership of daily operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and operational standards.
• Experience within food manufacturing, chilled/frozen food distribution or FMCG.
• Previous experience working in cold store environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Experience supporting warehouse audits and compliance procedures.
• Experience helping to establish or improve warehouse systems and processes.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with an established food manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a newly built warehouse facility.
• A varied, hands-on role combining warehouse operations and stock control.
• The chance to contribute to operational improvements and warehouse efficiency.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and accomodation.