Manufacturing Operative

Sofina Foods Europe; Tullynamalra; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Production Operative in Ireland to help ensure our meat products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Join a fast-paced team focused on efficient production, accurate record-keeping, and continuous improvement.

You will operate equipment, adjust settings, inspect outputs, and assist with packing and dispatch while maintaining hygiene and food safety standards. This role offers growth in a leading food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-focused with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment.
• A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues.
• Able to work independently and use your initiative when required.
• Confident using scanning systems and IT-based processes.
• Resilient and committed to achieving production targets.
• An effective communicator with a professional approach.
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim meat to product specifications
• Adjust machinery settings to meet production requirements
• Inspect products for quality, including size, weight, colour and packaging standards
• Identify and resolve issues or elevate concerns promptly
• Prepare products for dispatch through packing, labelling and wrapping activities
• Support goods-in and goods-out processes
• Manage stock movements and product scanning activities
• Operate mince and mix equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping

Skills

Detail-focused

Fast-paced production

Team player

Independent initiative

Scanning systems

Resilient

Effective communicator

Quality and safety

Job description

Help deliver quality food products while building your career in a fast-paced production environment.

Role Overview

As a Production Operative, you'll play an important role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and customer expectations. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll contribute to efficient production processes while maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop your skills within a leading food manufacturing business where quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Duties

• Cut and trim meat to product specifications
• Adjust machinery settings to meet production requirements
• Inspect products for quality, including size, weight, colour and packaging standards
• Identify and resolve issues or elevate concerns promptly
• Prepare products for dispatch through packing, labelling and wrapping activities
• Support goods-in and goods-out processes
• Manage stock movements and product scanning activities
• Operate mince and mix equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-focused with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment
• A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues
• Able to work independently and use your initiative when required
• Confident using scanning systems and IT-based processes
• Resilient and committed to achieving production targets
• An effective communicator with a professional approach
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a business that values quality, teamwork and development. This role offers the opportunity to build valuable manufacturing experience, develop new skills and contribute to delivering products our customers can trust. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, free onsite parking and a staff referral programme.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe. At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation