Production Line Operator

Abbott Laboratories; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Kilkenny is hiring Production Line Operators to join our modern, high-tech manufacturing team. No previous manufacturing experience is required, and many employees have moved from retail, hospitality, warehousing, or healthcare roles.

You'll be trained to work with automated equipment, monitor processes, follow clear steps, and help ensure quality standards in a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• No manufacturing experience required.
• Reliable, practical and willing to learn.
• Comfortable following clear instructions.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production equipment.
• Follow simple, step-by-step procedures.
• Record basic production information.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily targets.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Team player

Basic computer skills

Job description

Looking for a stable, long-term job with full training?

Abbott in Kilkenny is hiring Production Line Operators to join our modern, high-tech manufacturing team. No previous manufacturing experience is required, many of our employees have successfully moved from retail, hospitality, warehouse, and healthcare roles. You’ll work in a clean, automated environment where processes are clear and support is always available.

About the Role

As a Production Line Operator, you will work as part of a team in a structured and supportive environment, helping to produce life-changing healthcare products. You’ll be trained to work with modern automated equipment, where your role is to monitor processes, follow clear steps, and ensure quality standards are met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and monitoring automated production equipment
• Following simple, step-by-step procedures
• Recording basic production information
• Working as part of a team to meet daily targets
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Who This Job Is Perfect For

This role is ideal if you have worked in many areas including:

• Retail (e.g. stores, supermarkets)
• Hospitality (e.g. cafés, hotels, restaurants)
• Warehousing or logistics
• Healthcare or care roles
• Or any hands-on, team-based environment

If you are reliable, practical, and willing to learn, we will train you.

What We’re Looking For

• No manufacturing experience required
• Good reliability and attention to detail
• Comfortable following clear instructions
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Basic computer skills

Why Join Abbott?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Health insurance, pension, and life assurance
• Stable, long-term role in a global company
• Opportunities to progress into technician or team lead roles
• Clean, modern, highly automated workplace
• Full training and ongoing support

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.