Kepak Group

Dispatch Operative

Kepak Group  •  Bodmin, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Kepak is a leading food producer in Europe, with a strong focus on meat craft, trusted quality, and excellent service. With 12 manufacturing plants across the UK and Ireland, our company takes pride in our long-standing heritage and commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. We prioritize innovation and inspirational nutrition to drive our business forward and continue developing and growing.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the day-to-day receipt, storage, and distribution within the company’s centralized distribution center.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance with company/client quality specifications
  • Safe and effective handling of products in accordance with their characteristics
  • Dealing with the receipt of meat products from production
  • Checking of products against relevant documentation
  • Ensuring the storeroom operates efficiently and effectively
  • Carrying out stock rotation
  • Preparation of products for dispatch
  • Completion of relevant documentation accurately and legibly
  • Effectively operate company’s computerized system
  • Loading of products for dispatch
  • Complying with Company’s health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
  • Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet targets
  • Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary

Requirements

  • Experience working in a similar warehouse / yard or material management environment beneficial
  • Manual handling ability and awareness
  • Forklift, Electric Pallet Truck (EPT) Essential.
  • Shunting (Articulated HGV) desired
  • Able to communicate in English in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
  • Ability to work in chilled and cold store environments
  • Flexibility to meet daily/weekly distribution targets
  • Consistent approach and strong work ethic
  • Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team

You will be working two days per week between Monday to Friday with a 06:00 am start until finish.

Benefits

Kepak Group

About Kepak Group

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors, employing over 4,500 people. Kepak has 14 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets.

Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, Crafty Chef and John Stone.

At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming.

For more information, please visit www.kepak.com

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
1981
Website
kepak.com
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