Warehouse Operative - 12 Month FTC

DHL Global Forwarding (Ireland) Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Group in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, is seeking an On-site Warehouse Operative to join the Export Shipping Team on-site for a 12-month fixed term contract.

You will work a 5-over-2 shift pattern from 12:00 to 00:00, handling customer shipments, ensuring compliance with SLAs, SOPs and GDP where required, and supporting reporting and packaging tasks. The role requires at least two years in a warehouse, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and a Leaving Certificate; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a warehouse environment.
• Computer literate, with Microsoft365 (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving experience.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand & adhere to Customer SLAs, SLG & SOPs.
• Comply with all requirements pertaining to Customer safety/security.
• Process all Customer/DGF shipments exporting from the site.
• Maintain reports for Customer as requested.
• Support packaging and handling to meet GDP/industry standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Leaving Certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role Title On-site Warehouse Operative - 12 month FTC

Business Unit DHL Global Forwarding

Location Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Scope of Role Export Shipping Team, on-site in the Leixlip facility.

Reports to On-site DGF Operations Manager

Days & Hours of Work 5-over-2 shift pattern; 12:00 – 00:00 on a rostered basis.

Role Profiler On-site DGF Operations Manager

Accountabilities:

Key activities:

• As we are based on the customers premises, customer relations & compliance is our number one focus. Read, understand & adhere to Customer SLAs, SLG & SOPs.
• Comply with all requirements pertaining to Customer safety/security.
• Working in HVI/ Known shipper environment with the highest security standards.
• Participating in Customers safety programs including Good Catch & attending safety meetings including Dock Safety & PIT teams.
• Supporting Ireland Logistics with lean & cost saving initiatives.
• Processing all Customer/DGF shipments exporting from the site.
• Ensure full GTT & Revenue compliance for all shipments.
• Maintaining reports for Customer as requested.
• Supporting early start times 05:30, based on high volume expectations for die or factory automation shutdowns, appropriate notice will be given to DGF from Customer on these requirements.
• Effectively managing Customer’s Repair/ Return & pump collection process
• Collecting & secure packaging of all freight exporting from the Customer plant.
• Working to Customer’s strict TPT requirements.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Supporting all auditing and compliance requirement as directed by Customer Logistics.
• Order & maintain sufficient levels of packaging.
• Manage Customer “OTC” & shunt process.
• Forklift & EPJ certified driver & use when appropriate
• Ensure operational compliance to all revenue and international trade legislative requirements, and all requirements under Data Protection Legislation in addition to all DGF IE policies and procedures (H&S, Quality, Environmental, HR, etc), and work in a manner that supports the Company environment programme.
• Participate in the implementation of operational processes and perform work to the standards of Good Distribution practice (GDP) for Life Science business, as required.

Competencies:

Relationships with others:

• Communicates in an open and honest manner.
• Treats others with respect, develops trust and values diversity.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity, i.e., culture, gender, age, religion, race disability.
• Develops effective relationships with employees, peers, and managers.
• Confidence in dealing with all levels in the business over the telephone and also on a face-to-face basis.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult people.
• Good listening skills and ability to respond in a clear, respectful manner.

Teamwork:

• Commitment to fulfilling their role in a team.
• Supportive approach to other team members.
• Shares information, knowledge, ideas, and experience freely with others.
• Commits to team decisions and contributes to building a team spirit.Works collaboratively with others to achieve team or business objectives.
• Establishes acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work; reviews, recognises and supports achievement
• Encourages and motivates team members and work colleagues

Customer Orientation :

• Basis decisions on how his/her actions impact on customers and DHL.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and other departments.
• Focuses on the needs of customer and seeks to meet and exceed expectations.
• Quickly and practically solves problems, seeking advice where necessary.
• Appreciates what customers want and continuously strives to meet customer expectations.

Problem Solving:

• Identifies issues, problems, and opportunities.
• Deep dives to identify root causes of issues
• Applies formal problem-solving techniques
• Evaluates risk
• Gather information and analyses cause and effect.
• Quickly and practically solves problems.
• Establishes effective work processes and measures.
• Documents and communicates awareness of the problem, solution and action taken.

Commitment to Excel:

• Achieves work targets and is willing to take on additional roles/responsibilities.
• Continuously reviews current processes. Seeks and is open to feedback from others.
• Always behaves in a manner consistent with DHL's values.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude to change.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Looks for opportunities in a changing situation.
• Provides detailed advice to others
• Takes initiative to keep skills up to date

Procedural Skills:

• Ability to organize own workload across a range of responsibilities & meet deadlines.
• Ability to select appropriate procedures. DGF/IE/HR/01,Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to meet procedural deadlines.
• Ability to improve an existing procedure.
• Ability to create a procedure.

Attention to Detail:

• Ability to work with lots of data to high level of accuracy.
• Ability to apply high attention to detail to written (text) documents.
• Ability to follow through on procedures and ensure completion.

Skills / Qualifications:

Expected years of experience (minimum)

• Minimum two years in a warehouse environment
• Computer literate, with Microsoft365 (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong problem-solving experience
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

Expected Qualifications : Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) minimum requirement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. The Company reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience