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Sysco

Inventory Operative

Limerick

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
IE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

JOB DESCRIPTION

Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

Summary

Inventory operatives are responsible for processing our drivers’ paperwork and any returned products, making sure product is properly coded and staged for put away, entering data into the warehouse management system in a fast and efficient manner. This position requires flexible starting times working any 5/7 days. The job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations (dry, cooler and freezer).

Key Accountabilities:

Make sure drivers & customers have signed all pages of invoices and returns

Keep records of driver paperwork errors

Check all assets returned by driver

Check all returned product and make sure returns are properly coded

Run labels and tag returned product

Enter data into the warehouse management system

Make sure drivers place equipment and returns on proper pallets in the returns area

Check product list under HACCP regulations

Release manifest when driver check-in process has been completed

Keep return area clean and orderly

Communicate any problems to management in a timely manner

Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you by your manager

Operate an electric power pallet truck or forklift to transport product

Follow SSOW and SOPs and immediately report any unsafe conditions

Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business

Requires working efficiently, proactively and Health and Safety conscious in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures

Daily cycle counting and inventory integrity across all zones

Follow procedures to comply with HACCP policy

The role requires a candidate who will possess:

PC Skills: Excel, Email and Word familiar with WMS systems

Strong numerical and analytical skills required

Attention to detail and accuracy

Must be able to identify product and determine quality according to HACCP guidelines

Strong personality and effective communication skills to explain and enforce proper policies and procedures

Strong organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines

The ability to co-operate and get along with co-workers

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in person and on telephone

The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently

Previous inventory experience in a fast-pace warehouse environment

Experience operating an electric pallet truck or forklift

Flexibility with regards to hours of work / shift work

Strong mathematical skills needed to count product, multiply, add, subtract and understand percentages

Core Competencies:

· Understanding your customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.

· Flexibility & adaptability – demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.

· Building effective relationships- candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.

· Communication & listening – exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly

On Offer

Competitive Salary

Pension

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Family Leave Entitlements

Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.

Expert Training & Development

Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco are an equal opportunity employer.

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Original posting on Sysco's site ↗

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