General Operative

Kepak Group; Cavan; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Employee Benefit Platform

Company Pension

Discount on Health Insurance

Discount on products

Free parking

20 days annual leave per year,

Extensive Training & Development Prog

Job summary

Kepak Group at McCarren Meats in Cavan is seeking a General Operative to join our production team. You will handle line operation, packing, cleaning and safety checks, supporting continuous production and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

This role involves lifting, long periods of standing, and working in cold environments within a busy factory. We offer a permanent contract, training, a pension scheme and employee benefits, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Previous production experience beneficial
• Experience in manufacturing environment beneficial
• Must be in good health to render regular and efficient service
• Must be of good character; background checks may apply

Responsibilities

• Work in production area performing line operation, packing, cleaning, distribution
• Lift weights of at least 15 kg and stand 4+ hours; work in cold environment
• Follow daily production plan, complete checks and ensure materials are ready
• Perform pre-start, hygiene and safety checks as directed
• Report breakages or damaged equipment to Line Supervisor and ensure safe use of machinery
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing processes and adopt new methods of working
• Other duties as assigned by direct line Supervisor

Skills

Production experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Health & Safety awareness

Good character

Job description

The Kepak Group are looking to recruit the right person for a General Operative role to cover our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan. McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is probably the oldest traditional pig slaughtering, processing and bacon curing company in Ireland.

Role Purpose:

Working as part of the operations team in the factory, undertaking all duties as directed by their manager/supervisor. Play a key role in production, storage, cleaning, Health & Safety and all other tasks as directed by management. This role will involve working to challenging production targets and therefore can be stressful. The role may also involve in working for extended periods of time in cold/chilled areas.

Reports to:

Line Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

Work in the production area conducting a wide variety of tasks, such as line operation, packing, cleaning, distribution etc. Lift weights of at least 15kgs, stand for 4+ hours and be able to move around the factory floor without assistance. Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold environment.

Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use. Perform all pre start, hygiene and safety checks as directed.

Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment to the Line Supervisor, ensuring all machinery is only used when it is safe to use. Record checks as and when directed.

Ensure that the product is of the highest standard and report any issues to the Line supervisor immediately.

Co-operate with all company training, asking questions and ensuring they feel satisfied in relation to all aspects of the area and role they are working in

Reporting any accidents or near misses is expected and assistance with any investigation is a prerequisite of the Company’s safety policy.

Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working.

Other duties will be part of the role from time to time – this will be specified by your direct line Supervisor.

Skills / Experience:

• Previous production experience highly beneficial
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment highly beneficial
• Each employee must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
• Each candidate must be of good character. Employment of the successful candidate shall be subject to satisfactory confidential reports.

• Permanent Contract
• Employee Benefit Platform
• Company Pension
• Discount on Health Insurance
• Discount on products
• Free parking
• 20 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
• Extensive Training & Development Programme