Manufacturing Operator

Force Recruitment Formerly Pharmaforce Limited; Athlone; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Recruitment Formerly Pharmaforce Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our Mullingar-based production team. The role involves polymer production tasks, measuring raw materials, feeding and operating machinery, monitoring processes and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will maintain batch records, assist with packaging, and support dispatch activities while following Work Instructions and SOPs. English language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate or equivalent required.
• Must be fluent in English and able to follow written procedures.
• Experience with operating manufacturing equipment is beneficial.
• Ability to work methodically and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong focus on safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure and weigh all raw materials for production.
• Feed raw materials into machinery and operate equipment as instructed.
• Monitor production processes and ensure safety and quality.
• Package, label, and prepare polymer products for dispatch.
• Maintain production records and batch processing documentation.
• Inform team leader of any faulty machinery or issues.
• Carry out cleaning of equipment and work areas as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Safety-conscious

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Industrial equipment experience

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Operator

We seek a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing operator to join our team in Mullingar. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing polymer production tasks as per Work Instructions/procedures and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and weighing all raw materials in preparation for production.
• Feeding the raw materials into the machinery
• Operating the production machinery as per Work Instructions
• Monitor the production process
• Milling and Grinding of Polymer
• Packaging and labeling of polymer products
• Regular cleaning of production and processing equipment
• Receiving and inspecting raw materials
• Support dispatch activities for product samples and commercial customer orders
• Completion and upkeep of production records (Batch Processing Record) and other associated documentation as required
• Informing the Production Team leader of faulty machinery or production issues.
• Other duties associated with the day-to-day operation activities
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate or equivalent required.
• May substitute educational requirements in lieu of experience
• Must be familiar with the functions of equipment systems that operate by utilizing multiple utilities such as compressed air, electrical supply, vacuum, steam, chilled water, etc
• Hands-on approach to general working demands
• Willingness to learn and adapt to our expanding plant
• Competent approach to high‑pressure/high‑temperature equipment
• Ensuring the safety of yourself and others
• Logical decision-making and working off own initiative
• Must have legible handwriting and the ability to perform accurate documentation.
• Must be organized, capable of following instructions, and can coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Must be able to work in a methodical and organized fashion and maintain mental focus to ensure efficient and accurate completion of individual tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, being fluent in English
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

Preferred Skills

• Experience as an operator or technician in a chemical, food and Pharma manufacturing environment would be an advantage
• Experience in a cleanroom is an advantage
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