General Operative

Queally Group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 15%

Job summary

Arrow Group in Ireland is seeking a Production Operator to support daily targets across output, waste, yield, and efficiency on the 14:00-22:30 shift. You will work with a team to meet production plans and maintain clean, safe, and compliant work areas.

You will record data, perform quality tests, follow HACCP and Health & Safety procedures, and respond to line equipment issues. A minimum of 6 months FMCG experience, strong English, and proactive teamwork are required; travel may be occasional.

Qualifications

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• HACCP and Health & Safety processes knowledge.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Minimum 6 months in a FMCG environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility across duties and shifts.
• Understanding of business needs and outcomes.
• Proactive mindset and forward planning.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• RPL may be considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production targets on output, waste, yield, efficiency and start-up time as part of a team.
• Record all production data at set times (downtime, waste, process sheets, non-conformances).
• Ensure quality tests are completed per protocols and traceability records kept.
• Manage production tools, probes, machine parts; report missing items.
• Maintain food safety requirements and hygiene standards.
• Keep work area and machines clean, safe and tidy.
• Operate equipment per training and SOP.
• Follow hygiene and safety procedures.
• Suggest new initiatives for process improvements.
• Work to quality standards and customer specs; get it right first time.
• Inform line manager of maintenance issues identified.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure material supply and uninterrupted line flow.
• Be flexible to meet orders, including handling breakdowns on the line.
• Career growth and development opportunities encouraged.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

HACCP & safety

Attention to detail

FMCG experience

Team player

Flexibility

Business understanding

Proactiveness

English proficiency

RPL considered

Job description

Operations

Job Purpose

To support the business in achieving its daily targets

Reports To

Shift Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Meet daily production targets on output, waste, yield, efficiency, start-up time by working as part of a team
• Accurately record all production data on the relevant sheets provided at set time frequencies (such as downtime, waste, process sheets, non-conformances etc.)
• Ensure that all quality tests are completed as per protocols and all traceability details are carried out in line with systems requirements
• Control and responsibility of all items within the area such as production tools, probes, machine parts in line with metal procedures and other such foreign matter procedures in place. Replacing when required and reporting of items if misplaced
• Carry out all tasks to ensure that food safety requirements are achieved
• Maintain the work area and machines in a tidy / safe / hygienic manner
• Operate all equipment in accordance with training provided and approved SOP
• Follow all hygiene and safety procedures
• Offer suggestions / new initiatives to a changing / developing process
• Work within the quality standards as set out by the business
• Ensure all products are produced and packed to company / customer specification and on the ‘get it right first time’ motto
• Inform line manager of any maintenance issues identified
• Communicate with other members of staff to ensure continuous supply of materials to the production line to ensure uninterrupted stoppages to the process
• Be flexible to ensure all orders are met, e.g., in the event of a breakdown occurring on the line
• Professional development is encouraged to support career growth and progression

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of food safety (HACCP) and Health & Safety processes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• At least 6 months in a FMCG environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Shows flexibility in all aspects of the role
• Understands the business and what needs to get done to help the business to be successful
• Is proactive and thinks ahead
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered, based on relevant experience, training, or voluntary work

Shift 14:00-22:30

40 hours over 5 days

15% shift allowance

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland. We are a equal opportunities employer.