Night Shift Hygiene Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Hygiene Operator for its Ireland production site on the night shift. You will maintain cleanliness, food safety and operational readiness across production areas, supporting product quality and safe production.

Responsibilities include cleaning lines and equipment, following procedures, completing records and working with teams to uphold hygiene standards. The role offers stable hours, onsite facilities and parking.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively in spoken English.
• Well organised and comfortable following structured processes.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Reliable and able to work consistently within a night shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough cleaning of production lines and equipment in line with cleaning procedures.
• Remove, clean and reassemble machine components ready for production.
• Clean walls, floors, ceilings and associated production areas to required standards.
• Work across multiple departments, including production, chill and freezer areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and complete tasks within agreed timescales.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Play a key role in food safety by keeping production ready for success.

Role Overview

As a Hygiene Operator, you'll help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and operational readiness across our production facility. Your work will directly support product quality and ensure production teams can operate efficiently and safely.

Working as part of a collaborative team on the night shift, you'll be responsible for cleaning and preparing production areas, equipment and machinery to the standards required within a leading food manufacturing environment.

Key Duties

• Carry out thorough cleaning of production lines and equipment in line with cleaning procedures
• Remove, clean and reassemble machine components ready for production
• Clean walls, floors, ceilings and associated production areas to required standards
• Work across multiple departments, including production, chill and freezer areas
• Follow cleaning schedules and complete tasks within agreed timescales
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures, food safety and quality requirements
• Complete cleaning records, checklists and workflow documentation accurately
• Work closely with Team Leaders, Quality and Production teams to maintain hygiene standards

Ideal Candidate

• Able to communicate effectively in spoken English
• Well organised and comfortable following structured processes
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• A strong team player with a positive and collaborative approach
• Detail-focused and committed to delivering quality work
• Reliable and able to work consistently within a night shift environment
• Comfortable following instructions and established procedures
• Motivated to contribute to a safe and efficient production operation

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a stable and supportive business where your contribution has a direct impact on food safety and product quality. You'll be part of a team that values high standards, collaboration and continuous improvement. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, an onsite canteen and free onsite parking.

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