Packaging Machine Operator

Sigmar Recruitment; Drimoleague; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Overtime opportunities

Shift pattern

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Machine Operator in Drimoleague, Cork, to operate, monitor and maintain production machinery in a food production environment.

You will set up machines to production schedules, check quality, follow health and safety rules and work as part of a team with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in manufacturing or food production.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and SOPs.
• Attention to detail with reliable, independent or team work.
• Good communication and proactive problem solving.
• Desirable dairy/food production exposure and HACCP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and perform basic maintenance on production machinery.
• Set up machines per production schedules and monitor outputs for quality.
• Carry out cleaning and troubleshoot to minimise downtime.
• Record production data and report deviations while following safety rules.
• Support changeovers and work with the team to meet targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Dairy/food production (HACCP)

Job description

Machine Operator

(Drimoleague, Cork)

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Accommodation also available.
• 2 shift pattern. 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
• Shift work with potential for overtime; stability and longevity in a well-established company.

About Your New Employer

• This is an opportunity to join a leading food production company known for high quality standards in a sustainable, supportive environment.
• The company has a strong commitment to food safety, employee wellbeing, and professional growth.
• You'll be part of an established, progressive team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in product delivery.

About Your New Job

• As a Machine Operator, you will operate, monitor, and carry out basic maintenance on production machinery to ensure effective and safe manufacturing processes.
• You will be responsible for setting up machines according to production schedules, monitoring outputs for quality, and performing routine checks.
• You will carry out cleaning and basic troubleshooting, identifying and escalating mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
• You will ensure products meet quality standards and record production data, reporting any deviations.
• You will follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and use PPE as required.
• You will support production line and product changeovers, working as part of a team to achieve targets and support continuous improvement.

What Skills You Need

• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or food production setting.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• (Desirable) Experience in dairy or food production, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with HACCP or food safety systems.