General Operative (Inspection) - Potato Pack House

PKS Farms; Munster; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Employee discount

On-site parking

Job summary

PKS Farms in Ireland is seeking a General Operative/Product Inspection for our Potato Pack House, Westpalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. You will inspect production line items, check quality against standards, and work with the team to maintain speed and accuracy.

Flexibility for overtime and bank holidays is required; own transport is necessary as no public transport; good English is expected. Pay starts at €14.25 per hour with benefits including bike-to-work, company events, employee discount, and

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work different overtime and bank holidays.
• Manual work experience.
• Own transport as no public transport available in the area.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Working on the potato inspection line, ensuring quality and conformance to specifications.
• Rejecting out-of-specification product and addressing issues of quality and safety.
• Following health & safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping at the workstation.
• Reporting issues to the Pack House Manager/Supervisor.
• General Pack House duties and production line support.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Work ethic

Job description

Job description:

Our Story:

We've been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. Fast forward to today and our family has grown to include more than just flesh and blood; we've got an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family none-the-less. We love working with committed and inspiring people to create something our grandparents would be proud of. From our proud family heritage, hard work and passion for quality, we at Keogh's Farm are committed to producing Ireland's finest potatoes, crisps, and snacks that are truly Grown with Love in Ireland.

Purpose Of The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a General Operative/Product Inspection role for our Potato Pack House, Westpalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The role involves working on the production line, inspecting and checking the quality of our products in line with company standards. Working as part of a team, you will be applying practical skills, working quickly, accurately and with excellent attention to detail.

Reporting To:

Pack House Manager and Inspection Supervisor

Key Areas Of The Role:

• Working on the Potato inspection line, you must have a keen eye for detail and be able to work in a fast pace environment.
• Rejecting out-of-specification product.
• Ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Reporting and addressing issues of quality and safety.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and adhering to the company's Safety Statement at all times; identifying any risks/hazards or faulty equipment and reporting them to the Pack House Manager/Supervisor.
• Ensuring the workstation is kept in excellent order with regards to housekeeping.
• Sweeping, mopping, and removing debris from the production facility as required.
• General Pack House duties.

Essential Requirements:

• Flexibility to work different overtime and bank holidays.
• Manual work experience.
• Own transport as no public transport available in the area.
• Good team work skills.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Excellent work ethic.

Pay: From €14.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own transport? PKS Farms is not based on a public transport route.

Work Location:

In person