Warehouse Operator

About the role

We are seeking a Warehouse Operator to join our Kerry Team in Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

This is a full-time, permanent role with working hours from 07:45 to 16:15, Monday to Friday.

Where will you work?

Our Kerry site in Carrigaline specialises in the production and distribution of enzymes and brewing ingredients for a global market. Located in a quiet, green area, the site is conveniently near a bus station, making it just a 30-minute journey from Cork city.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities as a Warehouse Operator will include:

• Prepare and process manufacturing orders, including picking, assembling, and staging materials for production, as well as handling goods inwards, sampling, and SAP transactions.
• Support inventory management through weekly cycle counts and SAP reconciliation and manage the dispatch and receipt of products and materials, including shrink-wrapping, labelling, and coordination with third-party warehouses.
• Ensure safe working practices in areas with frequent forklift and pallet movements, proactively supporting safety initiatives and audits.
• Maintain GMP (General Manufacturing Practices), cleanliness, and accurate documentation across all warehouse and cold storage areas.
• Provide coverage for other warehouse roles during holiday periods.

What do you need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.  

These include: 

• Proven experience in a warehouse environment is required, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
• Valid forklift truck certification and practical experience operating forklifts is required.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications is advantageous.
• Leaving certificate or equivalent.
• Good teamworking and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• An energetic person, willing to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work in other departments on the site.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with shift allowance.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enrol once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Every day, we work behind the scenes with customers to solve the world's most complex food challenges with our diverse ingredients, technologies, and people. We do everything with passion and are constantly innovating to create an uncompromising future of healthier, tastier and more sustainable food. We want to be our customers' most valued partner, create a world of sustainable food and reach more than two billion consumers with sustainable food solutions by 2030.