Production Operative

Devenish Nutrition Ltd; Moynalty; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Onsite Parking

Wellness Program

Company Pension

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Devenish Nutrition Ltd is seeking Production Operatives to support manufacturing processes at Moynalty, Co. Meath. Reporting to the Shift Production Manager, you’ll help run machinery, meet targets, and maintain cleanliness and safety across shifts.

You will complete required training, follow SOPs, and ensure accurate paperwork. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality control, and adherence to health and safety standards within a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery or similar equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions precisely.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive in addressing issues.
• Commitment to Health & Safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely and efficiently and assist with packaging as required.
• Follow operating procedures and quality guidelines at all times.
• Complete required training and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Work with the production team to meet targets while upholding HSE standards.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and well-documented.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Quality Control

Job description

We’re currently recruiting Production Operatives to support the manufacturing process. Reporting to the Shift Production Manager, this role is key to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery, meeting production targets, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, product quality, and health & safety compliance.

Key Personal Responsibilities:

• Good level of attention to detail as the work requires a high standard around accuracy and quality/ quantity checks and sign off.
• Adhere to all Operating Procedures when operating machinery or FLT’s, especially in regard to Health & Safety, work instructions, and quality procedures and standards.
• To complete all training required to successfully carry out all tasks.
• Ensure that all paperwork relevant in your area is completed to a high degree of accuracy.
• To work as part of a production / operational team to manufacture products, adhering to H&S, work order sheets and comply with feed quality and quality guidelines
• To ensure all daily operational and housekeeping tasks are completed to a high standard and fully documented.
• To ensure that your designated work station/ area is clean and tidy during and at the end of your shift, complying with the required clean as you go policy.
• Ensure that the relevant PPE is worn at all times.
• To carry out all tasks and duties in accordance with Health & Safety standards.
• Always pay due care and attention when moving pallets anywhere in the operation.
• To maintain a positive attitude and actively engage and work well with others.
• Have a good attendance and timekeeping record, and adhere to all site rules regarding break times and smoking policy.
• Work flexibly to meet demands.
• To carry out other tasks as detailed by the Production Management

Team Member Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work with Production Manager and Shift Managers to ensure shared responsibility for delivering all Key Production Indicators and targets.
• Be a flexible and committed member of the Production team.
• Behave professionally with a positive and helpful attitude to all colleagues and customers.
• Take Health, Safety and Environmental ownership of themselves, others and activities within their areas of responsibility and raising all HSE concerns they become aware of, outside their areas of responsibility, with relevant managers

What we offer:

• 37.5 hour week (flexibility required to meet role demands)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory days
• Training and development opportunities to support your career
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is based in Moynalty, Co. Meath, Ireland. Candidates should only apply if they are located within commuting distance. Applications not within commuting distance will not be processed.

Skills:

Machinery Operation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Attention to detail, Health & Safety Quality Control, Reliability

Benefits:

Pension Onsite Parking, Wellness Program, Company Pension, Death in Service Benefit