Production Operative

About the role

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join our Kerry Dairy Ireland site in Listowel.

This is a full-time, seasonal role. Shifts are currently 12 hours (4 days on / 4 days off), with the potential to move later in the year to an 8-hour pattern (Monday to Friday). Overtime is available.

Where will you work?

Listowel is where Kerry Dairy Ireland originated. The site has one of the largest facilities in Kerry, where we process large quantities of milk to produce range of products, like Dairy Proteins, Primary Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Flavours and more. The site has onsite parking and canteen. It’s conveniently located close to N69 road and it’s 20 minutes by walk from the Listowel town centre.

Your responsibilities as the Production Operative will include

• Working safely and promoting safe practices across the team.
• Checking product quality and taking samples as required.
• Managing stock and ordering ingredients and packaging materials.
• Setting up, running and changing over production areas and lines.
• Loading and unloading pallets and deliveries.
• Operating a forklift.
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean and hygienic.
• Recording and reporting production and operational data accurately.
• Escalating production issues promptly to the Line Manager.

• Strong written, numerical and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Experience in food manufacturing (desirable).
• Ability to complete standard work at full line speed.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well within a team.
• Problem-solver with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Takes ownership and learns quickly in a changing environment.

• Career development opportunities.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.