About the Role
We have exciting positions available for General Operatives in our Kerry site in Listowel.
With various seasonal positions offering 12 hour, 8 hour and Day shifts on a rotating basis, overtime is available.
The General Operative role is varied, with different parts of the site assigned based on your skills and training. Previous experience as a production operative, warehouse operative, forklift operative, line operative or machine operator is an advantage.
As a member of our Kerry Team, you will enjoy competitive pay, access to an employee benefit platform, matched pension scheme up to 10%, employee assistance programme and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate plant and equipment in a food processing facility.
* Maintain a safe workplace for yourself and colleagues.
* Follow procedures to ensure high-quality food production.
* Adhere to hygiene and good manufacturing practices.
* Report and assist in solving production line issues.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good communication and English skills.
* Proficiency in computer usage, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
* Drive and determination to complete tasks effectively.
* Previous experience working with food.
* Knowledge and understanding of food manufacturing.
* HACCP training.
* Forklift license.
About the Dairy Business
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a significant consumer foods presence and leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division.
We partner with local family farms and produce world-class dairy products, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Our 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation makes us a key stakeholder in the global food industry.
Our portfolio includes market-leading dairy brands like Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and SMUG range.
Our dairy comes from rich grazing land and is produced by Irish family farms with low carbon footprints.
We operate multiple manufacturing facilities in southwest Ireland and manage Farm & Home stores throughout the region.
Globally, we employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals across several countries and achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024.