Warehouse Operative

Kepak Group; Clonee; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Training & Development

Company Pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Subsidised canteen onsite

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Kepak Group, a leading food company with multiple sites in Ireland, is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Clonee. The role involves handling all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, dispatch, and stock control, in a cold environment.

You will work with forklift equipment and use MS Office daily, contributing to accurate stock records and efficient order picking. We value reliability, strong English communication, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Safety-focused mindset and adherence to PPE guidelines.
• Dependable with excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Efficient and able to perform manual tasks as required.
• Willing to learn, develop new skills and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Previous experience in warehouse order picking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and contribute to all aspects of the warehouse workflow with safety, accuracy and efficiency as priorities.
• Assist in inventory maintenance by receiving, storing and dispatching items promptly.
• Support storage area maintenance and organisation.
• Assist Stock Controller with stock records and stock rotation.
• Participate in scheduled and ad-hoc stocktakes as required.
• Adhere to company policies and PPE guidelines at all times.
• Collaborate with the Coldstore team to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Use MS Office tools (Word, Excel) as part of daily duties.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading and pallet put-away.

Skills

English communication

Safety minded

Time management

Team player

Reliability

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

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.
  

Requirements

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
  

Benefits

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