Powder Stores Operator

Company Overview

Carbery Group is a purpose-driven business focused on improving lives through better food and ingredient solutions. Backed by farmers in West Cork and rooted in the local community, the company operates globally while staying connected to its origins. Its aim is to create long-term value for farmer shareholders and make a positive difference for customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the wider communities it works with.

The business serves customers in more than 50 countries and places strong emphasis on innovation, an open approach, dependable partnerships, and a people-first culture. It also balances customer priorities with sustainability and responsibility toward the planet.

Role Summary

The Powder Stores Operator is responsible for handling quality-released powder stock, preparing it for dispatch, re-palletising, labelling, and assembling loads for loading out. The role also includes stepping in to support forklift operators during busy periods or whenever cover is needed.

Key Duties

• Carry out tasks in line with standard operating procedures and ensure work is completed correctly the first time.
• Prepare customer orders according to dispatch requirements and customer-specific specifications.
• Follow the individual packing, pallet, and labelling requirements set out for each customer.
• Allocate approved powder to dispatch consignments, re-palletise where required, label goods, and assemble loads for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate powder store records, including container and trailer checks, knife log entries, and temperature and humidity checks.
• Complete monthly glass audits and hygiene audit corrective actions in Safefood 360.
• Keep the powder store, loading bay, and IBC bag area clean, organised, and audit-ready at all times.
• Ensure forklifts remain clean, tidy, and well maintained, including topping up battery water when needed.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Support forklift drivers during peak workloads or when cover is required.
• Remove pallets from bagging lines and supply packaging to the bagger when forklift operators are unavailable.
• Use the high-reach forklift when needed to lower pallets from high racking for Sportsfood Operators.
• Scan incoming raw materials and packaging with barcode scanners and store items in the correct location.
• Complete the required scanner checks for incoming raw materials.
• Restart or assist palletiser and stretchhooder equipment in the powder store when stoppages occur.
• Keep line charts updated as product is removed from or added to each line or rack.
• Complete required records and paperwork, including DSI and bund checks.
• Take part in daily L4 board meetings, KPI reviews, shift handover discussions, and PEMAC maintenance meetings.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in lines and processes.
• Help investigate and resolve issues, escalating to management where necessary.
• Log maintenance jobs in PEMAC so issues can be addressed promptly.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe working area.
• Be available for weekend stock counts when required.
• Support other departments with occasional tasks, including lab requests, maintenance requests, additives to process, operations requests, and cheese relief.

Additional Information

Carbery Group has a workforce of more than 1,000 people across eight countries and continues to grow. The company aims to support employee development, build future capability, and deliver strong results through collaborative teams.

It offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where different skills, viewpoints, and experiences are valued. The organisation is also committed to equal opportunity and to creating a supportive environment for all employees.