General Operative

C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods.

C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy.

C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.

At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford we have an ongoing requirement for General Operative roles across various areas of our Edgeworthstown business.

Shift Pattern rotating bi-weekly

12HR Shifts consisting of day/night work

For Example Week 1 Monday and Tuesday, Off Wednesday, and Thursday and In Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Week 2- Off Monday and Tuesday, In Wednesday and Thursday and Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

C&D Reserves the right to change working patterns depending on business requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks within area of responsibility to meet daily output requirements.
• Will be required to maintain a strong pace of work to achieve targets.
• Maintain good house keeping and adhere to food safety standards.
• Support Maintenance, Quality and other personnel to ensure production lines run safely and efficiently and to the highest level of Quality.
• Lifting and moving.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Operating machinery or equipment.
• Performing manual tasks.

Key Behaviors/Competencies

• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Understands the importance of working to the highest Safety and Quality Standards
• Display a positive, can-do attitude.
• Team Player.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility regarding working patterns (days, nights, weekends and potential overtime from time to time).
• Forklift License advantageous