About Ornua
Ornua is a leading dairy co-operative, working on behalf of its members - Ireland's dairy processors and the Irish dairy farmers. We are Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, selling to over 110 countries worldwide.
Our Headquarters is in Dublin, where we have annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.
We operate across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Our business units are spread globally, with 16 production facilities and sales and marketing teams working in-market across Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.
You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim's Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.
Our Values
At Ornua, our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we behave as individuals and as a business. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
Growth
At Ornua, our co-operative ethos drives our business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious 'Path to Prosper' strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business and plan for continued growth over the next five years.
The Warehouse Operative Role
This role is vital in maintaining warehouse operations, ensuring efficient stock management, and minimizing downtime through swift troubleshooting and maintenance. By managing stock movements meticulously and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this position directly contributes to operational excellence and supply chain reliability.
Key Responsibilities
* Booking in stock and ensuring 100% stock accuracy when applying labels and putting away to warehouse racking locations.
* Ensuring stock control measures are completed and any variances are investigated and reported on.
* Troubleshooting automated systems and supporting IT/Maintenance Departments to eliminate any downtime.
* Managing movement of stocks that are in transit to and from external warehouses.
* Undertaking daily forklift maintenance checks and charging unit at the end of each day.
* Promoting and continuing to keep alive the culture of continuous improvement, carrying out Root Cause analysis and implementing preventative measures for issues that arise.
* Ensuring compliance with all company Health & Safety policies and being responsible for all Health & Safety issues in the warehouse.
* Owning and accountability to be Audit ready at all times.
* Promoting positivity and a can-do attitude in all activities, promoting engagement and nurturing team spirit.
* Ad hoc duties to assist Operations when required.
Requirements
* IT literate with good MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* M3 and BEC (Handhelds & Truck Mounts).
* Forklift & High Reach License - Proven ability on counterbalance and forklift machinery and understanding of an Automated WMS system (strongly desirable).
* Previous warehouse experience.
* Ability to be proactive and reactive to site requirements.
* Root Case analysis experience.
* Demonstrated ability to manage pressure individually and within a team.
* Working closely with Supply Chain to improve planning of resources and materials.
* Excellent communication skills required to engage with Operations and External Stakeholders.
Ornua Competencies
* Forward-Looking: Helps others to accept change, implement change, and looks ahead to anticipate change.
* Ownership: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times.
* Working Together: Encourages co-operation in our own team and supports cross-functional learning.
* Communicative: Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations.