General Operative - Cold Storage & Warehousing

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.

• 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 .

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.