Horticulture General Operative

Keelings; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Keelings Ireland is seeking a full-time Production and Packing Operative to support high-quality product output. You will handle and pack products to meet specifications, operate farm machinery and assist with changeovers, labeling, and waste segregation.

The role requires driving a tractor, experience in horticulture and the ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail. Flexibility and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have valid licence and recent tractor driving experience.
• Experience in horticulture farming including crop spraying.
• Ability to work under pressure during busy periods.
• Flexibility to meet and support the demands of the business.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Qualification in Horticulture would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is handled with great care to protect quality and minimize damage and waste.
• Responsible for the production and/or packing of a variety of products to the agreed standards of efficiency.
• Ensure that product meets our customer specification.
• Collaborate and support the team to ensure that product is being packed in the most efficient way.
• Ensure wet waste and class 2 are segregated correctly.
• Ensure that machinery is set up correctly.
• Operating farm machinery, including Tractors and Sprayers.
• Collaborate with the team to support smooth and efficient change overs.
• Check that finished products are closed/sealed correctly and that labels are in the correct position.
• Pay close attention to the quality of product. Escalate to the Team Leader if a problem is identified.
• Support the team as required

Skills

Tractor driving

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in Horticulture

Tools

Tractor operation

Sprayer operation

Job description

Overall Purpose Of The Job

To work as part of a team, to deliver goals and objectives with a strong focus on the quality to minimize the risk of rework and rejections of product. To participate and contribute to continuous improvement activities within the organization and its processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is handled with great care to protect quality and minimize damage and waste
• Responsible for the production and/or packing of a variety of products to the agreed standards of efficiency
• Ensure that product meets our customer specification
• Collaborate and support the team to ensure that product is being packed in the most efficient way.
• Ensure wet waste and class 2 are segregated correctly
• Ensure that machinery is set up correctly
• Operating farm machinery, including Tractors and Sprayers
• Collaborate with the team to support smooth and efficient change overs
• Check that finished products are closed/sealed correctly and that labels are in the correct position
• Pay close attention to the quality of product. Escalate to the Team Leader if a problem is identified
• Support the team as required

Experience And Qualifications Required

• Must have valid licence and recent experience of tractor driving
• Experience in horticulture farming including crop spraying experience
• Ability to work under pressure during busy periods
• Flexibility to meet and support the demands of the business
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Dependable and punctual
• Qualification in Horticulture would be an advantage

Min 39 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €32,691 per year