General Operator

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Operator in our Kerry Team in Farranfore, Co. Kerry.

It is a full-time, permanent position. Working hours are rotating 08:00 to 16:00 and 16:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday. There will be also overtime on some Saturdays.

In our Kerry Farranfore site, we are producing varieties of animal feeds.

Full training for this role will be provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Great pay with good overtime rates.
• 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.

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities of General Operator will include:

• Operating machinery for packing finished products to 25kg bags.
• Using forklift and other tools to move materials and products to designated places and loading and unloading deliveries. Organising pallets.
• Assisting with production line changes and record production data.
• Keeping plant well-organised and tidy. Sorting waste materials like spillage, packing waste, scrap metal etc. to correct containers on the site.
• Raising any issues on the production line to the Line Manager.
• Taking care of your and your colleagues’ safety and following Health and Safety procedures.
• There will be some manual handling required.

What do you need to be successful?

To be successful in this role you need to be willing to learn, be able to adhere to procedures on the site, work well with a team and be able to work on specified shift pattern. Any previous experience in manufacturing environment will be beneficial, but full training will be provided for this role.  

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related businesses includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

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In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Our Values:      Courage | Enterprising Spirit | Inclusiveness | Open-mindedness | Ownership