Packaging Operator

Bulmers Ireland; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulmers Ireland in Clonmel is hiring a Packing Operator on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our factory team. You will operate packaging equipment and help ensure on-time delivery of high-quality cider.

You will follow safety, quality and housekeeping standards, complete required documentation, and participate in continuous improvement activities. The role suits someone with packaging or engineering experience and a basic level of English and maths.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
• Packaging or Engineering qualification an advantage.
• Packaging and/or Engineering experience an advantage.
• FLT license where appropriate.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.

Responsibilities

• Operate Packaging Equipment to deliver finished goods of the right quality, at the right time and at the right cost.
• Comply with all Statutory & Legal requirements and safety regulations (HACCP where defined).
• Undertake improvement activities to meet KPI targets (e.g., SIC).
• Attend meetings and complete required documentation and transactions to operate and improve performance.

Skills

Packaging experience

Engineering experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Packaging or Engineering qualification

Tools

FLT license

Job description

Ireland is home to Bulmers, the best loved Irish cider in the world. We grow the apples there and make the cider in the heart of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary where our own orchards are the pride of the town. Our Bulmers cider is a fabric brand in Ireland, the number one by far and our teams in Ireland are proud to manufacture, market, distribute and sell to thousands of customers, with teams right across Ireland and offices in major cities like Dublin, Clonmel and Cork.

We're delighted to be recruiting a Packing Operator vacancy on a 12 month FTC to join our team in Clonmel.

About the Role

To undertake daily/weekly/monthly activities in order for the Packaging Department to meet KPI requirements for cost, quality, service and behaviours through agreed ways of working.

Key Accountabilities

• Comply with all Statutory & Legal requirements
• Comply with all Safety, Health & Environment requirements
• Comply with any appropriate packaging or food hygiene safety regulations as defined by policy or legislation, such as HACCP
• Comply with all Product & Process Quality requirements
• Comply with all Housekeeping, Cleaning & 5S requirements
• Comply with basic asset care requirements. This is a requirement for all operators, not just those that previously had the Asset Care grade
• Operate Packaging Equipment in order to ensure the department delivers finished goods of the right quality, at the right time and at the right cost to the logistics department
• Undertake improvement activities to ensure the department meets all of it’s KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Targets, such as Short Interval Control (SIC)
• Undertake training for new skills & tasks within Packaging Department in line with PDPs. The primary objective being to up-skill those with fewer skills.
• Undertake any packaging related tasks, as directed by the First Line Manager.
• Attend Meetings & Briefings as necessary.
• Comply with all documentation and transactions required to operate and improve performance in the department.
• Ensure that all internal customer requirements are met.
• Understanding of food safety requirements within the role

About you

• English & Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
• Packaging or Engineering based qualification an advantage
• Packaging and or Engineering experience an advantage
• All operational training to be able to do the role is provided
• FLT License where appropriate (Empty Can Store/Keg Palletiser)
• Computer Literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.