About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in Pocklington, York, East Yorkshire.

This is a full time, permanent role on a rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday, days (06:00 – 14:00) and evening (14:00 – 22:00), changing weekly. Overtime will be paid extra, rate depending on day.

The site in Pocklington, East Yorkshire, our team of 80 employees produce sweet ingredients including coated inclusions and cereals for market leading brands. The plant is located close to the York Road, 7 minutes from bus stops (on York – Hull route). Onsite parking is available.

The main objective of the Warehouse Operative role is to ensure a smooth running of the warehouse, helping with inbound and outbound deliveries and keeping stock organised. It will require operating a forklift, but if needed, a training will be provided.

What’s in it for you? £10.90 per hour plus £0.55 shift premium = £22,327.50 per annum. After successful probation increase to £11.46 per hour plus £0.57 shift premium = £23,458.50 per annum

Overtime Mon – Sat x 1.5 / Sun & BH x 2 & a day in lieu for working a bank holiday. Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme (up to 10%) and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform (discounts on retailers online and in store, travel deals and more).

About Kerry

Kerry have finalised the sale of our Sweet Ingredients portfolio to IRCA, an Advent International company. As part of business separation Kerry are continuing to support IRCA on their Talent Acquisition, therefore this role is being recruited by Kerry for IRCA, an Advent International Company. All applicants and successful candidates will be solely employed by IRCA.

IRCA is a food company at the forefront of the ingredients and preparations sector. For over 100 years it has been supplying all professional B2B channels (gelato parlours, patisseries, hotels, restaurants, caterers, artisans and large-scale manufacturers) with a portfolio of products spanning a wide range of categories (from mixes for bakeries, to confectioners’ creams, various types of chocolate and swirls for gelato). It is a unique force in the industry, because it provides simple, complete, professional solutions for the preparation of products that would otherwise be far more complex, costly and time-consuming to produce.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Warehouse Operative include:

Ensuring that all driver’s, visitors and contractors that you encounter feel welcomed and leave site with a positive experience of Kerry York (Pocklington).

• Operating of Counterbalance and Reach Forklift Trucks.
• Ensuring that Inbound and Outbound vehicles comply with Food Safety Standards.
• Conducting accurate material movements on the SAP system.
• Completing inbound/outbound paperwork, unit/pallet labels, check sheets etc.
• Loading and unloading palletised material.
• Organising pallets and orders.
• Conducting Inventory Daily/Cycle/Year End counts.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including ongoing training.
• Supporting business KPI targets.
• Ensuring that Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success

• Ideally you will have experience working in a Food warehouse environment, but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• A current Counterbalance and Reach Forklift Licence is preferred however training may be provided for the right candidate. Refresher training will be provided when required.
• You should be punctual, have a keen eye for detail and must have a good understanding of English both verbal and written.
• Ability to work alone and as a team supporting colleagues especially during times of high workload.
• You will ideally have experience of using an ERP system and be computer literate.
• You will be comfortable with completing paperwork.
• Be willing to work additional hours to ensure continuity of warehouse operations

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.