Warehouse Operative

Kepak Group; Clonee; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; 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 in Clonee, Ireland is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join our cold environment team. You will assist with receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, operate forklifts, and maintain accurate stock records while keeping safety at the forefront.

The role requires good English, strong timekeeping, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Shift work may be required, with opportunities to grow through training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse order picking.
• Forklift driving experience is essential.
• Good English communication (written and spoken).
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including shift work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory maintenance by receiving, storing, and dispatching items.
• Maintain storage areas and organize space efficiently.
• Support Stock Controller with accurate stock records and rotation.
• Participate in stocktakes and ensure accurate counts.
• Use MS Office for daily duties and handle picking via Workstations and scanners.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading and pallet put-away.
• Shift work may be required in a cold environment.
• Adhere to all policies and PPE guidelines.
• Collaborate with Coldstore team to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Forklift experience

Order picking

Timekeeping

Safety mindset

Team player

English communication

Tools

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.
• 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.
• Forklift driving experience working inside a warehouse is essential.

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