General Operator

Kerry Group plc; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group plc is seeking a General Operator for a full-time, seasonal role at their Newmarket facility. In this position, you'll work as part of a team in production areas, focusing on quality control and ensuring safety standards. The company promotes an inclusive environment and offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee benefit platform

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a production operative, warehouse operative, forklift operative, line operative, or machine operator is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality control of raw materials, ingredients, and products.
• Ensure health and safety for yourself, colleagues, customers, and consumers.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality Control

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

We are looking for a General Operator to join the Kerry Dairy team in Newmarket.

This is a full-time, seasonal role working 12-hour shifts, days and nights, with competitive pay and great benefits.

What will I be doing?

Previous experience as a production operative, warehouse operative, forklift operative, line operative, or machine operator is advantageous. You will work as part of a team in the production areas, responsible for quality control of raw materials, ingredients, and products, as well as ensuring health and safety for yourself, colleagues, customers, and consumers. Benefits include access to an employee benefit platform (discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travel, utilities, and more), a matched pension scheme up to 10%, an employee assistance program, and opportunities for career development.

What do I need to be successful?

At Kerry, we value the diverse backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences of our colleagues. We foster an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life, where everyone brings their unique perspectives to help us improve together. We are committed to positivity and inclusiveness, supporting personal and professional growth.

Our recruitment process is based on skills and merit, valuing diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or any protected characteristic.

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

Why Join Us

Opportunities for career development, a pension scheme up to 10%, access to an employee assistance program, and a benefit platform. We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Get in touch today — we look forward to meeting you!

About the Dairy Business

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a farm-to-fork business with a strong presence in consumer foods and dairy ingredients, committed to sustainability and innovation. We partner with local farms to produce high-quality dairy products, reflecting our dedication to excellence.

With over 50 years of experience, we are a key player in the global food industry, with brands like Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and SMUG. Our business is deeply connected to Irish family farms with low carbon footprints, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.

We employ over 1,600 professionals across Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, our turnover was approximately €1.3 billion, underscoring our growth and commitment to quality.