Production Operative

Kerry; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Coleraine is hiring for Production Operatives. This full-time role involves working on a 3-week rotating shift schedule with opportunities for career development. Successful candidates will ensure product quality and follow safety procedures, with training provided. Join a friendly team focused on continuous improvement and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee benefit platform

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Employee Assistance Program

Global Recognition Program

Option to volunteer one day per year

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production line organizing production materials.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.
• Assist with production setup changes.
• Collect and record production data.
• Report on production area issues.
• Ensure product quality through visual inspections.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Teamwork skills

Computer literacy (MS Office and SAP)

'Can-do' attitude

Job description

About the role

We are expanding our manufacturing facility in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry and have several exciting opportunities available for Production Operatives. As our operations grow, we will be hiring for multiple full-time, permanent positions over the coming months.

In this role, you will work on a 3-week rotating shift schedule. Shifts are 12 hours each (from 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am), alternating between days and nights.

For example:

• Week 1: 3 night shifts
• Week 2: 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts
• Week 3: 3 day shifts

Where will you work?

Kerry Coleraine proudly stands as the UK’s leading manufacturer of processed cheese. We specialise in producing individually wrapped cheese slices for retail, as well as cheese slices designed for the catering and fast-food industries. With our ongoing expansion, we are also broadening our production to include a wider variety of products.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities as a Production Operative will include:

• Working on the production line and organising production materials.
• Following Health and Safety procedures.
• Assisting with the production setup changes.
• Collecting and recording production data.
• Reporting on any issues in production area.
• Ensuring product quality through visual inspections.

What do you need to be successful?

• Experience in food production, manufacturing or warehouse environment would be an advantage, but a ‘can-do’ attitude is more important is a as full training will be given.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and SAP) and ability to log in and interpret production data.
• Being able to work in a team and on your own.
• Ability to follow instructions and Health and Safety regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Career development opportunities.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• 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.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.

About Kerry

A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.