Night Loader

About the Role

Join Ireland's leading foodservice company, Sysco Ireland, devoted to supporting and expanding the nation’s food industry. We cater to thousands of cafes, restaurants, and bars nationwide. We are inviting applications for the position of Night Loader to join our vibrant and effective team at the Athlone depot.

Job Summary

The Night Loader plays a crucial role in ensuring delivery vehicles are efficiently loaded, unloaded, and prepared in collaboration with the drivers. This position demands manual handling of products to stock delivery vehicles ready for dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading stock from delivery vehicles.
• Prepare delivery vehicles alongside delivery drivers.
• Perform order picking as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication with operations supervisors and managers.
• Strictly follow food quality assurance, segregation, and health & safety standards.
• Ensure personal and team health and safety.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Report any damages, accidents, or concerns related to food safety promptly.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the work area following 'clean as you go' principles.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
• High endurance, energy, and motivation to carry out the role successfully.
• Ability to listen attentively, understand tasks, and respond promptly with appropriate urgency.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Capable of performing well under pressure and meeting critical deadlines.
• Effective team player with a collaborative spirit across departments.
• Comfortable working independently or following established processes.

Core Competencies

• Customer Understanding: Demonstrates a commitment to internal and external customer needs, seeking to understand beyond expressed requests.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Recognizes the impact of change on people and supports smooth transitions effectively.
• Relationship Building: Maintains constructive and positive relationships across teams and departments with excellent communication skills.
• Communication & Listening: Excels in delivering clear communications at various business levels with impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Dedicated wellbeing day.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Family leave benefits.
• Staff discounts on premium and award-winning food products.
• Expert-led training and career development opportunities.
• Regular team socials and monthly luncheon events with incentives.

Additional Info

Responsibilities may evolve to match the dynamic needs of the business and are not exhaustive nor restrictive.