General Operative / Machine Operative – Potato Pack House

Keogh's Farm; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Bike to Work

Company events

Free parking

Training provided

Job summary

Keogh’s Farm in Westpalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin, is recruiting General Operatives and Machine Operatives for our Potato Pack House. This hands-on role covers production, machine operation, packing, loading and dispatch as part of the Pack House team, reporting to the Pack House Manager.

The role starts at 7:00am, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work. We offer employee discounts on Keogh’s crisps, potatoes and snacks, a Bike to Work Scheme, company events, free on-site parking and

Qualifications

• Experience in manual labour or production is desirable.
• Own transport is required, as there is no regular transport in the area.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate pack-house machinery following set procedures.
• Pack, handle and load finished products for dispatch.
• Collaborate with team across production stages.
• Maintain high housekeeping and food safety standards.
• Participate in general pack house duties as required.

Skills

General Labour

Machine Operation

Packing

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Job description

General Operative / Machine Operative – Potato Pack House

Published: July 21, 2026

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 have an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider family.

We love working with committed and inspiring people to create something our grandparents would be proud of. Through 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 General Operatives / Machine Operatives to join our Potato Pack House team in Westpalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin.

This is a hands-on role within our busy fresh potato packing operation. You will work as part of the Pack House team across areas including production, machine operation, packing, loading and dispatch.

Reporting to: Pack House Manager

Key Areas of the Role

• Operate Pack House machinery in line with set procedures and instructions.
• Pack, handle and load finished products for dispatch.
• Work closely with team members across different stages of production.
• Carry out cleaning duties and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Follow all food safety, quality and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Carry out general Pack House duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in manual labour, production, packing or machine operation is desirable.
• Own transport is required, as there is no regular public transport available in the area.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Working Hours

This role operates Monday to Friday, with a 7:00am start time. Occasional weekend and bank holiday work may also be required.

Benefits

• Employee discount, including a free weekly stock allowance of Keogh’s crisps, popcorn and potatoes
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Full training provided

Keogh’s Crisps is an Equal Opportunities Employer.