Requisition ID 63781
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement

About the role

We have two exciting opportunities for the role of Store Person in our Kerry Agribusiness Team in Kilrush, Co. Clare.

One position is on a permanent contract, and the other is a 12-months fixed-term contract. Working hours are from 0830 to 1700, Monday to Friday, and from 0830 to 1300 on Saturdays.

As a Store Person, you will play a dynamic role, facing new challenges and opportunities every day. Your duties will include assisting customers, managing stock, and completing various store responsibilities. You will be supported by both your local store team and the larger company team, contributing to sales and ensuring product and service quality. Previous experience in sales, customer service, or roles like warehouse operative, forklift driver, store operative, or stock controller is advantageous. Familiarity with the agriculture sector is also beneficial. Training will be provided in product handling, forklift operation, manual handling, and chemical safety.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities as a Store Person will include

Serving customers and dealing with product enquiries, both face to face and on the phone. Handling cash.
Merchandising products in the store and yard.
Keeping customers data safe and secure.
Managing stock and deliveries. Keeping stock records in Oracle.
Housekeeping within the store.
Forklift duties - loading and unloading products like animal feeds, fertilizers, store goods.
Following health and safety guidelines.
Supporting store manager and other team members.

What do you need to be successful?

Great communication and customer service skills are required.
Knowledge of agriculture products is desirable.
High level of attention to detail and strong organisational, analytical, problem solving and administrative skills.
A team player with a strong desire for continuous learning and a desire to grow professionally.
Knowledge of agriculture products is desirable.
Computer skills (Oracle, Outlook, Excel etc.) are desired, but training will be provided if necessary.
Forklift training, manual handling, and chemical training will be provided during induction, but experience is beneficial.

Why Join Us?

Career development opportunities.
Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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