Job Opportunity at Keohane Seafoods
About Keohane Seafoods
At Keohane Seafoods, we are committed to producing consistent, high-quality seafood products that our customers can trust. Our products honour the best the ocean has to offer and deliver the topmost value to our customers.
Join our team and become part of a company committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
Position: Warehouse Controller
Location: Bantry
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (Occasionally late deliveries in)
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Controller is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a newly built warehouse comprising a frozen cold store (-18°C) and an ambient packaging warehouse within a food manufacturing environment. Working independently, the successful candidate will ensure the safe receipt, storage, stock control, and issue of goods while maintaining high standards of food safety, housekeeping, and inventory accuracy. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage warehouse activities efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operation of the frozen (-18°C) cold store and ambient packaging warehouse.
- Receive, inspect, store and issue packaging materials, ingredients and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate stock records using the company's inventory management system.
- Carry out routine stock counts and investigate stock discrepancies.
- Ensure stock is stored correctly and rotated using FIFO/FEFO principles where applicable.
- Prepare materials for production and customer dispatch in line with operational requirements.
- Monitor and record cold store temperatures and ensure products are stored under the correct conditions.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation throughout the warehouse.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality and health & safety procedures.
- Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely.
- Liaise with Production, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics teams to ensure the timely movement of stock.
- Report stock shortages, damaged goods or operational issues to management.
- Support warehouse audits and maintain accurate warehouse documentation.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and organisation.
What We're Looking For:
Essential
- Previous warehouse experience, ideally within the food manufacturing or food distribution sector.
- Experience working in cold store and/or ambient warehouse environments.
- Forklift licence.
- Good understanding of stock control and inventory management.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Good IT skills and experience using stock management systems.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to food safety and safe working practices.
Desirable
- Experience working within HACCP or BRCGS-certified food environments.
- Knowledge of ERP or warehouse management systems.
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Wellness program
Other Information
- Candidates must have a current visa to work in the Republic of Ireland.
- Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.
To apply send your CV to recruitment@keohaneseafoods.ie
Pay: €19.00-€22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Location:
- Bantry, County Cork (required)
Work Location: In person
