Job Description
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland, with a complex and ambitious business model.
About Us
We operate with a milk supply pool of 2 billion liters of milk from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties, generating annual revenues of almost €2 billion in 2022.
Our modern dairy manufacturing facilities are located in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, supplying to a broad customer base including blue-chip companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice, and consumer food channels in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and globally.
We export 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. Our Agribusiness Division operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility, providing high-quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
The Role
As a Key Machine Operator, you will work as part of the team in Ballyrashane in the Butter and Intake and Processing departments.
You will work with all shift members to deliver production targets and meet customer demands on time and in full, ensuring food safety, quality, health & safety, and operating procedures are adhered to at all times to the highest standard.
The Person We Are Looking For
* Able to demonstrate experience in setting up and operating machines in a busy manufacturing environment.
* Driven and customer-focused, understanding that customers and customer satisfaction are the foundation of our success.
* Ability to work effectively with others and build positive relationships using effective communication skills.
* Prior experience working in the dairy industry and a valid Forklift Truck license are not essential but would be beneficial.