Horticulture Operative

ATHGAINE MUSHROOMS LIMITED; Kells; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

English language training

Job summary

Athgaine Mushrooms Ltd are recruiting 20 Horticulture Operatives in Cortown, Kells, Co Meath. The role involves harvesting and packing mushrooms, ensuring quality, and working to daily/weekly targets. 39-hour week with training in English language skills and suitable accommodation provided; no prior qualifications required for entry level.

Working on site in Athgaine, Cortown, Kells, Co Meath, employees must adhere to food safety and health regulations while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in agriculture or harvesting workflow.
• Able to lift, twist, stand for long periods.
• Harvesting and packing mushrooms to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting, collecting, packing and transfer of fresh mushrooms.
• Ensure products meet quality standards: weight, size, stem length and presentation.
• Harvest mushrooms in line with SOPs to maximise yield and quality.
• Maintain hygiene and comply with food safety and health rules.

Skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Physical fitness

Job description

ATHGAINE MUSHROOMS, Cortown, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 K7R2

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Application Details

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Job Description

Athgaine Mushrooms Ltd are currently seeking to recruit 20 Horticulture Operatives in Athgaine, Cortown, Kells , Co Meath

Overall Purpose of the Job: To work as part of a team, to deliver goals and objectives with a focus on delivering the highest quality products.

The successful candidates will work as part of the team to fulfil Daily and Weekly production targets.

Work on own initiative and as part of a team. Physical role including lifting, twisting, standing and working on heights.

Responsibilities: Harvesting, collecting, packing and transfer of fresh mushrooms. Harvest mushrooms as per customer specification and product quality requirements (quality, size, stalk length and product type). Ensure that the products presented are of the highest possible standard; with particular focus given to weights, sizing, stem length, punnet identification and presentation. Harvest mushrooms using One Touch Picking Technique to maintain the mushroom quality. Harvest mushrooms in line with Harvesting Standard Operational Procedures aimed to maximize the yield and preserve mushroom quality. Participate in continuous training and assessment. Maintain good hygiene standards, both personally and with work equipment. Adhere to food safety, health & safety rules and hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and industry regulations.

Other Details: Minimum annual remuneration: €32,691 Standard working week 39 hours Training in English language skills, company operating procedures will be provided. Suitable accommodation will be made available.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Entry Level