Dispatch Operative – Evening Shift

About the role

Dawn Meats, a premium meat processor supplying supermarkets, foodservice and restaurants, is looking for a Dispatch Operative for its Carrolls Cross production plant in County Waterford. The position is permanent and full-time on the evening shift (15:00 - 00:00). You will manage customer orders, make sure goods are unloaded and loaded to the right places, pick and pack orders using forklift equipment, and scan inbound and outbound consignments to ensure audit and traceability.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the overall production and dispatch of customers' orders.
• Use forklift equipment to pick and pack orders and goods.
• Work in a chilled and ambient environment.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy and maintain high health and safety standards.
• Achieve the targets and job standards set by the Shift Manager and perform reasonable requests from them.
• Work efficiently as part of a team and adapt flexibly to the work.
• Handle regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting.

Required profile

• Ability to work the permanent evening shift (15:00 - 00:00).
• Fluent English with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Physically fit, as the job involves lifting; must have own transport.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, and to work as part of a team.

Required skills

• Forklift skills.
• Scanning equipment to check inbound and outbound consignments.
• Good attention to detail.