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Warehouse Operative

Job Details

Hours

40

Location

Moygashel

Shifts

Monday to Friday 09.00am - 5.30pm

Terms

Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date

03/07/2026

Job Documents

Reporting to:                 Dispatch Manager / Supervisor

Job Purpose:                 To play a key role in a fast-paced warehouse operation, ensuring accurate and efficient order fulfilment across both retail and e-commerce channels. The role involves picking and processing orders using handheld devices and Excel-based systems, carrying out quality checks, and completing compliance documentation.  The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, adopting a lean mindset and proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role requiring high energy, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining best-in-class warehouse standards.

Main Responsibilities:

The successful candidate should fulfil the following criteria:

  • Pick, pack, and process orders accurately using handheld scanning devices and warehouse systems (including Excel-based tools)
  • Handle a wide range of order types, from full pallet movements to single-case e-commerce picking
  • Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently using MHE (PPT, Counterbalance, Aisle Master)
  • Conduct quality checks prior to dispatch to ensure product standards and customer requirements are met
  • Complete all compliance and dispatch documentation accurately and on time
  • Maintain accurate stock control through regular checks, stock movements, and system updates
  • Support stock management activities including cycle counting and discrepancy investigation
  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness across all warehouse areas at all times
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to meet daily operational targets
  • Identify and contribute to continuous improvement (lean) initiatives within the warehouse
  • Adhere to all health & safety procedures and promote a safe working environment

 

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of warehouse operations and the importance of accuracy, efficiency, and safe working practices
  • Basic to intermediate IT skills, with confidence using handheld devices, warehouse systems, and Microsoft applications
  • Understanding of stock control, quality checks, and compliance documentation
  • Ability to follow written procedures and complete records clearly and accurately

Desirable

  • Previous experience using handheld scanning devices in a warehouse environment
  • Experience of ERP/WMS systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Understanding of retail supply chain operations and multi-channel order fulfilment
  • Awareness of lean principles and continuous improvement

Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a busy warehouse, dispatch, or order fulfilment environment
  • Experience picking and processing orders accurately to deadline
  • Experience using PPT/powered pallet truck equipment
  • Experience working to operational targets, accuracy standards, and daily workload priorities

Desirable

  • Experience within a retail supplier, distribution, logistics, or FMCG environment
  • Experience handling orders across different channels (full pallet, case pick, e-commerce/smaller order fulfilment)
  • Experience of stock management, stock counting, and stock movement control
  • Experience using handheld scanning technology and warehouse systems
  • Experience in a similar warehouse operative/dispatch role
  • Experience operating Counterbalance forklift and/or Aisle Master equipment

 

Circumstances

Essential

  • Available to work the required full-time hours for the role
  • Able to work on-site, as this is a warehouse-based position
  • Able to work in a physically active, manual environment
  • Flexible to support operational requirements in a fast-paced warehouse setting

How to Apply

To apply, simply email your CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com and include the job title in the subject line.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com

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