Warehouse Operative

Kepak Group; Clonarrow or Riverlyons; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Training & Development

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Subsidised canteen onsite

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Kepak Group is hiring a Warehouse Operative to join our Ireland-based team. You will assist in receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, support stock accuracy, operate a forklift and scanners, and handle loading and unloading in a cold environment. Safety, communication, and timely task execution are priorities.

You will collaborate with the Coldstore team, participate in stocktakes, maintain orderly storage, and follow company policies. Shift work may be required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Safety-focused mindset and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Prior forklift driving experience in a warehouse.
• Experience with order picking is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, storing and dispatching goods.
• Support inventory and stock accuracy, perform stocktakes.
• Operate forklift and scanners for picking and loading/unloading.
• Maintain tidy, safe storage areas and comply with PPE guidelines.
• Collaborate with Coldstore team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety mindset

English communication

Team player

Initiative

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Scanners

Job description

Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.

The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.

Responsibilities

What is expected in this job?

• Reporting to the Warehouse Manager the operative will partake in all aspects of the warehouse operation, with health & safety, communication, accuracy and efficiency of the operation being a priority.

• Assisting in the maintenance of inventory and supplies by receiving, storing, and dispatching items in a timely manner.
• Support the maintenance and organisation of the storage areas.
• Assist the Stock Controller in maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Participate in scheduled and ad‑hoc stocktakes as required.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times.
• Wear all required PPE in accordance with Kepak guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the Coldstore team to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Provide flexibility regarding working hours to meet business needs.
• Working in a cold environment
• Use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) as part of daily duties.
• Use Workstations and Scanners for Picking Orders as part of daily duties, training provided.
• Loading and Unloading of Containers using Forklift.
• Putting away pallets delivered into racks using forklift.
• Picking orders with the use of forklift.
• Shift work may be required.

What we need from you?

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a proactive, safety‑focused mindset.
• Dependable, with excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Able to work independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Efficient and able to perform manual tasks as required.
• Willing to learn, develop new skills, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in order picking within a warehouse environment is an advantage.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications is an advantage.
• Must have previous and recent forklift driving experience working inside a warehouse.

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development
• Company Pension
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Subsidised canteen onsite
• Free on-site parking