General Operator

Requisition ID: 64901

Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement:

About the role

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

This is a full-time, permanent role based mainly in the warehouse. The shift pattern is 12-hour shifts (7–7), rotating between days and nights, with 3 or 4 shifts per week.

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 General 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 company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Posting Type: DNI