General Operator Afternoons

Queally Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Queally Group is seeking a dedicated Production Operator to help meet daily targets and maintain high hygiene standards on the production line.

Role requires accurate data recording, strict adherence to HACCP and safety protocols, and strong teamwork. Prior FMCG experience and fluent English are preferred; travel and role flexibility are possible as processes evolve.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered, based on relevant experience, training, or voluntary work

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production targets as part of a team.
• Accurately record production data at set frequencies.
• Ensure quality tests are completed per protocols and traceability details are carried out.
• Control and responsibility of production tools, probes, and machine parts as required.
• Carry out all tasks to ensure 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 SOPs.
• Follow hygiene and safety procedures.
• Suggest new initiatives to improve processes.
• Work within quality standards and ensure products meet specifications.
• Inform line manager of maintenance issues identified.
• Communicate with staff to ensure continuous supply of materials.
• Be flexible to meet orders, e.g., during line breakdowns.
• Professional development is encouraged to support career growth.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

FMCG experience

HACCP knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

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

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.