# Warehouse Operative

**Company:** [Kepak Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/apJvUah24epe4QDY8LmvWT.md)
**Location:** Clonee, Ireland
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Operations

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## 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