Meat Processing Operator — Fast-Paced, Chill Environment

Company Details Confidential; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashgrove Wholesale Limited in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, is seeking experienced Meat Processing Operatives for a full-time, permanent role. The job involves processing meat on the production line, operating machinery, inspecting quality, and maintaining hygiene in a chilled environment.

You should have a minimum of 2 years’ proven meat processing experience; no formal qualifications required—selection based on experience and references. 39 hours per week, salary €32,691 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' proven experience in meat processing, abattoir/frigorífico, or similar food production roles.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products on the production line, including cutting, trimming, portioning, deboning, and preparing carcasses for further processing or packaging.
• Operate and attend to machinery for grinding, mixing, blending, chilling, freezing, or other treatment of meat.
• Perform visual inspections of meat for quality and defects, conduct basic temperature checks with simple instruments, and report any issues as part of line operations.
• Maintain hygiene and cleaning of workstations, tools, and equipment in accordance with food safety protocols.
• Assist in packaging, labelling, weighing, and preparing products for storage or dispatch.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment with shift patterns and repetitive physical duties.

Skills

Meat processing experience

Food safety practices

Manual handling

Job description

Ashgrove Wholesale Limited in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, is seeking experienced Meat Processing Operatives for a full-time, permanent role. The job involves processing meat on the production line, operating machinery, inspecting quality, and maintaining hygiene in a chilled environment.

You should have a minimum of 2 years’ proven meat processing experience; no formal qualifications required—selection based on experience and references. 39 hours per week, salary €32,691 per annum.