General/Production Operative

C & D Foods is one of Europe’s leading Own Label Petfood manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Pet foods. C & D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy). C&D Foods’ Head Office is in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Turnover is in excess of €300 million.

We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive, hardworking team players to join our Plate Freeze Department within the Production Team. You will be working in a cold/chilled area and successful applicants will be expected to work with great care and efficiency and adhere to agree standards to protect products, quality, minimise waste levels and adhere to Health and Safety on site.

Joining the C & D Foods Team gives each successful candidate the opportunity to grow within the company. The role offers full training, full PPE and unlimited spaces for development and progression.

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 Production targets.

· Maintain good house keeping and food safety standards.

· Support Maintenance, Quality and other personnel to ensure production lines runs safely and efficiently and to the highest level of Quality.

Key Behaviours/Competencies

· Ability to work in a busy environment with a can-do attitude and commitment to safety.

· Ability to cope with physical demands of the job.

· Team Player

· Attention to detail.

· Flexibility to work a 3-way rotating shift pattern (mornings, afternoons and nights) and availability to work overtime of required.