General Operative

Kepak Group; Caherdaniel; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Full training provided for all roles

Long Service Awards

Subsidised canteen onsite

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Kepak Kilbeggan is seeking an Abattoir General Operative to help ensure the smooth daily operations on the factory floor. You will be part of a skilled team producing cuts and trims of meat to Kepak specifications, while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include prestart and hygiene checks, operating knives and machinery safely, and meeting line-speed targets in a fast-paced environment. Full training is provided and long-term development opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Willingness to learn and follow supervisor instructions.
• Previous abattoir experience is an advantage but not required.
• Commitment to safety and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce cuts and trims of meat according to Kepak specifications.
• Maintain efficiency at the line speed and meet production targets.
• Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed.
• Report issues to the Line Supervisor and follow safety rules.
• Operate knives and machinery with care once trained.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Follow directions

Reliability

Job description

As an Abattoir General Operative in Kepak Kilbeggan , you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations to keep up with customer demand for our top - quality products. You will be a vital part of our team on the factory floor, working alongside other skilled operatives to achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line Supervisor
• Comply with Company's knife and Health and Safety rules, including hygiene requirements
• Operate knives and machinery with precision and care, ensuring all equipment is handled safely and efficiently.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working

What do we need from you?

As part of the factory's abattoir team, the successful candidate will produce cuts and trims of meat according to Kepak specifications, maintaining efficiency at the line speed. This role involves meeting production targets in a fast - paced environment while ensuring standards are met

Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong character: hardworking, self-motivated and dependable
• Consistently meet production targets while maintaining the required line speed
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods
• Operate machinery safety once full training has been provided
• Previous experience in an abattoir is an advantage but not required
• Comfortable with the physical nature of the rol, including lifting and standing for extended periods
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and support additional tasks as required by the line supervisor
• Commitment to safety, following all site guidelines and procedures

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Full training provided for all roles
• Long Service Awards
• Subsidised canteen onsite
• Free on-site parking