Kepak Group is a young, professional, and dynamic business that has grown into one of Europe's leading food processing companies.
At the core of this success has been our belief in developing strong customer relationships through a partnership approach.
We pride ourselves on our dedication to innovation, brand management, consumer focus and an unwavering commitment to food safety.
Acutely aware of changing market requirements, we continue to supply consumers with premium quality products at competitive prices.
The Kepak Group are looking to recruit the right person for a permanent Warehouse Operative role to cover our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan.
This is an excellent position for a Food Science individual who is looking for an excellent role within a very supportive environment.
McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is probably the oldest traditional pig slaughtering, processing, and bacon curing company in Ireland.
JOB TITLE: Warehouse Operative REPORTING TO: Dispatch Supervisor JOB TYPE: Permanent LOCATION: Cavan Requirements Key Responsibilities · Load and unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner · Receive/process shipments · Move and stack materials · Pick and scan orders · Rotate floor stock · General housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and duties as assigned · Perform general warehouse duties to maintain a smooth operation · Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment to the Line Supervisor, ensuring all machinery is only used when it is safe to use.
Record checks as and when directed.
· Use common warehouse management software · Ensure that the product is of the highest standard and report any issues to your supervisor immediately.
· Co-operate with all company training, asking questions and ensuring they feel satisfied in relation to all aspects of the area and role they are working in · Reporting any accidents or near misses is expected and assistance with any investigation is a prerequisite of the Company's safety policy.
Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time Skills / Experience · Previous forklift experience essential · Previous PPT experience highly beneficial · Previous production experience highly beneficial · Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment highly beneficial · Excellent communication skills and a strong team player · Each employee must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
· Each candidate must be of good character.
Employment of the successful candidate shall be subject to satisfactory confidential reports.
· Excellent communication skills and a strong team player Hours of Work · 39 hours per week with the possibility of overtime · 8 hour rotating shift pattern, hours may vary from 6:00am – 6:00am.
· Weekend work is also required Benefits Permanent Contract Employee Benefit Platform Company Pension Discount on Health Insurance Discount on products Free parking 20 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service