Tayto Snacks, recently certified a Great Place to Work, is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros and Meanies. We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries.
At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.
Title: Machine Operative
Function: OperationsReporting to: Line LeadLocation: Ashbourne, Co. MeathRole type: Full-time, Permanent
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the H&S, hygiene and housekeeping of your area as per company standard.
To contribute to the performance of all the production shifts through one way of working.
Responsible for FTQ and all quality control parameters linked to production for your area of work.
Responsible for the recording/inputting of all data in your area of work through paperwork/FMES.
Responsible for the Efficiency in your area – maximize total output from all forms of packing machines through effective communication with Line Lead, Maintenance Lead, Process Lead and Team Captains on a continual basis to improve.
Responsible for monitoring/delivering total hourly efficiency of your area of work.
Responsible for checking your area and machinery is left in its standard working condition that is line with company best practices.
KEY SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES / CORE COMPETENCIES:
Pro-active team player.
Good knowledge and understanding of all packing machinery.
Good knowledge of product specifications and companies CCP’s.
Good communicational skills and willingness to actively listen.
Desire to learn new skills and improve our way of working.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 6 months of experience operating manufacturing machinery
Excellent communication skills: ability to liaise with varying management at all levels, both internal and external
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Problem-solving skills
Well organised
Willing to undertake personal development training
If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so by applying online before Friday 7 February 2025.
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.
Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer