General Operative

Kinisla Group; Listowel; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Pension match

Employee assistance

Volunteer day

Team culture

Job summary

Kinisla is recruiting a General Operative for our Listowel site in Ireland. This is a full-time, seasonal position with a 12-hour rotating days and nights shift pattern.

Join a busy dairy processing environment where you will support production, quality checks, stock management and equipment set-ups. You’ll work safely, communicate clearly and adapt quickly in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong written, numerical and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing (desirable).
• Ability to complete standard work at full line speed.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and promote safe practices on the team.
• Check product quality and take samples as required.
• Manage stock and order ingredients and packaging materials.
• Set up, run, and change over production areas and lines.
• Load and unload pallets and deliveries.
• Operate a forklift.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and hygienic.
• Record and report production and operational data accurately.
• Escalate production issues promptly to the Line Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

MS Office

Team player

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

We are recruiting for a General Operative to join our Kinisla site in Listowel.

This is a full-time, seasonal role with a shift pattern of 12 hours rotating days and nights.

Where will you work?

Listowel is where Kinisla originated. The site has one of the largest facilities in Kinisla, where we process large quantities of milk to produce range of products, like Dairy Proteins, Primary Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Flavours and more. The site has onsite parking and canteen. It’s conveniently located close to N69 road and it’s 20 minutes by walk from the Listowel town centre.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities as the General Operative will include:

• Working safely and promoting safe practices across the team.
• Checking product quality and taking samples as required.
• Managing stock and ordering ingredients and packaging materials.
• Setting up, running and changing over production areas and lines.
• Loading and unloading pallets and deliveries.
• Operating a forklift.
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean and hygienic.
• Recording and reporting production and operational data accurately.
• Escalating production issues promptly to the Line Manager.

What do you need to be successful?

• Strong written, numerical and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Experience in food manufacturing (desirable).
• Ability to complete standard work at full line speed.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well within a team.
• Problem-solver with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Takes ownership and learns quickly in a changing environment.

What will I get in return?

At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• Career development opportunities.
• 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.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

In Kinisla we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.