Warehouse Operative

Company Background

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in 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.

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do 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 we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The Warehouse Operative role is vital in maintaining the seamless operation of a warehouse, 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. The operative's commitment to Health & Safety standards and audit readiness reflects a deep responsibility for the well-being of the workplace and compliance. Additionally, their positive attitude and proactive approach play a crucial role in team engagement and morale, further enhancing productivity and efficiency. This role not only ensures operational fluidity but also acts as a cornerstone for fostering a collaborative and safe working environment, making it indispensable to the organization's success.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ensuring stock control measures are completed and any variances are investigated and reported on.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated systems and support IT/Maintenance Departments to eliminate any downtime.
• Manage movement of stocks that are in transit to and from external warehouses.
• Undertake daily fork lift maintenance checks and charge unit at the end of each day.
• Promote and continue to keep alive the culture of continuous improvement, carry out Root Cause analysis and implement preventative measures for issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with all company Health & Safety policies and be responsible for all Health & Safety issues in the warehouse.
• Ownership and accountability to be Audit ready at all times.
• Promote positivity and a can-do attitude in all your activities, promoting engagement and nurturing team spirit.
• Ad hoc duties to assist Operations when required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• IT literate with good MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• M3 and BEC (Handhelds & Truck Mounts).
• Forklift & High Reach Licence - 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.
• Work 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