General Operative

Summary

A Key Role in Delivering Quality Food Products to the World

Additional Benefits

Discounted or Free Food

The Role

Sofina Foods is currently seeking reliable, motivated General Operatives to join our team at our Tullamore site. As a General Operative, you’ll play a vital part in our production process—supporting the delivery of high-quality meat products to customers across the globe.Whether you’re packing, preparing, or ensuring hygiene standards are met, this role is essential to the smooth and efficient running of our operations. It’s also a great entry point into a company that values its people and provides real opportunities for development.

Hours of Work:12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, on a two-week rotating schedule:

• Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Your Key Responsibilities

As a General Operative, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and packaging of food products in line with quality and safety standards
• Work collaboratively with your team to meet production targets and ensure efficiency
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards within your work area
• Be flexible with shift patterns and ready to support overtime when required
• Support the delivery of consistent product quality with care and attention to detail

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in manufacturing is highly desirable
• Good organisational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Teamwork and positive interpersonal skills
• An eye for detail, quality focused and results orientated
• Flexibility to work both day and evening shifts and to be available to work overtime if required.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• On-site Canteen
• On-site parking

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.