Night Hygiene Operative

Young's Seafood; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a detail-oriented Hygiene Operative for night shifts. The role entails ensuring the cleanliness and compliance of production areas, contributing directly to food safety and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, good English communication skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in manufacturing or hygiene roles is desirable.
• Focus on safety, quality, and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Use specialist cleaning equipment and approved chemicals to deep clean production areas.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and hygiene protocols.
• Report issues or maintenance needs promptly to your Team Leader or Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Specialist cleaning equipment

Job description

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Play a Key Role in Maintaining a Safe, Compliant, and High-Quality Production Environment

The Role

Sofina Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and committed Hygiene Operative to join our team on the night shift. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure our production environment and equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness, supporting food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Working behind the scenes, your efforts will help keep our factory audit-ready and ensure smooth, safe, and high-quality production.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30pm - 6:00am

Pay: €14.95 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

• Use specialist cleaning equipment and approved chemicals to deep clean production areas
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and hygiene protocols
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper maintenance of equipment and work areas
• Adhere to safety, quality, and workflow guidelines
• Report issues or maintenance needs promptly to your Team Leader or Manager
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Carry out cleaning activities according to daily schedules and hygiene checklists
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Collaborate with team members to meet cleanliness and readiness targets
• Maintain a spotless and organized work environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
• Experience in manufacturing or hygiene roles is desirable but not essential
• Focus on safety, quality, and high standards

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly pay
• On-site parking
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company—it's a place to build your future.

With over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we are passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products worldwide.

Join us to grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from over 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision: To be the most successful food company in the world. If you seek a rewarding career in the food industry, Sofina Foods welcomes you.

Sofina Foods is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.