General Operative

Dawn Pork and Bacon; Leinster; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sociable working hours

Day shift

On site parking

Bike to Work scheme

Bonus pay

Job summary

Dawn Pork & Bacon invites applications for an entry-level production role at our Grannagh facility. You’ll work on a production line cutting, trimming, and packing pork products for national and international markets, with full training provided.

Role includes day shifts, sociable hours, on-site parking, and a Bike to Work scheme. Forklift experience is a plus, and you’ll join a safety-conscious team focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with 0 years experience.
• No formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and pack pork products on a production line.
• Maintain good housekeeping/food safety standards.
• Follow work instructions.
• Complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow quality guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrate knife skills (not essential).
• Be a team player.
• Receive full training.
• Forklift experience is an advantage.

Skills

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

DAWN PORK & BACON, Grannagh Bus Complex, Grannagh, Waterford, Co. Kilkenny, X91 V224

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

We’re Hiring! Come join our team! Here at Dawn Pork & Bacon we produce high quality pork, locally sourced from carefully selected and sustainable stocks. Our state of the art facility is fully customised to process and deliver goods that satisfy a broad range of customer specifications. We prepare the pork, from slaughter and deboning through to butchering and delivery, for both national and international markets.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Work as part of a team on a production line to cut, trim, and pack a number of pork products from pork carcasses.
• Maintain good housekeeping/food safety standards.
• Be willing to follow work instructions.
• Be competent and be able to complete tasks in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate an ability to follow quality guidelines and procedures.
• Have the ability to demonstrate knife skills. However, this is not essential.
• Be a team player.
• Receive full training.
• Forklift experience is an advantage.

Why Join Us

At Dawn Pork & Bacon, we offer a dynamic work environment where tradition meets innovation. Our commitment to quality and excellence extends to our team, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

• Sociable working hours.
• Day shift.
• On site parking.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Additional pay:Bonus pay.
• Schedule:Day shiftMonday to Friday.

Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

• Sector: manufacturing

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management