General Operative – Cold Storage & Warehousing
Our client is Ireland’s leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics and warehousing. Serving chilled, frozen, ambient, and blast‑frozen goods, the company operates across multiple depots in Ireland.
Pay
€13.50 per hour
Role Summary
As a General Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of cold storage and warehousing functions. This hands-on role supports the broader logistics team in maintaining operational standards, product integrity, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and store goods into chilled, frozen, or ambient storage areas.
- Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch orders according to client specifications.
- Monitor and manage stock levels, ensuring accurate inventory control.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse and storage zones.
- Operate handling equipment (e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts) safely and efficiently.
- Assist with blast freezing, tempering, and defrosting processes as required .
- Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and hygiene protocols.
- Collaborate with transport partners to coordinate inbound / outbound logistics .
Required Skills & Experience
Prior experience in warehousing, logistics, or cold storage environments preferred.Ability to work in refrigerated conditions comfortably.Forklift or pallet truck certification advantageous.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.Good physical fitness and manual dexterity—this is an active, hands-on position.Valid driving license a plus, especially for multi-site operations.Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.Qualifications & Personal Attributes
Basic literacy and numeracy.Awareness of food safety and cold chain principles is an asset.Reliable, punctual, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team.Flexible approach—open to shift work, including early starts, late finishes, or weekends.Benefits
Competitive hourly wage at €13.50 .Opportunity to grow within a leading Irish cold storage provider.Exposure to multi-depot logistics operations.Training on specialized cold storage and warehousing processes.