Evening/Night Warehouse Operative – Fast-Paced FMCG, Belfast

General Operative – Nights/Evening

Job description for the role of General Operative – Nights/Evening at Sysco’s new Belfast facility. The role involves managing order selection, inventory and warehouse operations in a fast‑paced environment.

• Meet or exceed minimum efficiency levels established through engineered production standards; work efficiently, proactively and remain health and safety conscious.
• Maintain accuracy levels as required.
• Develop knowledge of product, placement and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and good housekeeping in the department.
• Ensure reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Protect health and safety of self and others.
• Maintain positive relationships with team members.
• Keep work area tidy and organized.
• Report damages, accidents and food safety issues.
• Adjust shifts and start times to meet business needs.
• Have previous experience of order selection in a FMCG warehouse.

• Select and load orders in dry, cooler and freezer warehouse environments.
• Label and select products following outbound procedures.
• Stack product on pallets following proper procedures.
• Operate electric powered pallet truck, LLOP or forklift to transport product.
• Stage pallets for loading on proper bay locations.
• Follow Sysco preferred work methods; report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Comply with HACCP policy.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic warehouse.
• Safely operate mechanical handling equipment, arm mounted terminals and handheld devices.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and associated paperwork.
• Use shrink‑wrap on loading dock.
• Perform inventory integrity checks.
• Load/unload trucks using MHE and operate loading bays as per procedure.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Understanding customers; acts as a role model for internal and external customer focus.
• Flexibility and adaptability; manage change impact and support initiatives.
• Building effective relationships; maintain constructive relations across departments.
• Communication and listening; write and speak clearly in various styles.
• Deliver messages to all levels achieving desired effect.

• Enhanced annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Group life scheme.
• Service recognition.
• Learning and development programmes.
• STAR Award.
• Sysco discounted staff purchase scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Lifestyle savings platform on well‑known brands and retailers.
• Maternity & paternity pay.
• Tuition reimbursement scheme.
• Sick pay.
• Employee assistance programme.

Benefits such as increased wage after 12 months, wellness day, provider of discounted staff sales, and expert training and development are included in the company package.