Production Operative - General roles

Kepak Group; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Discounted Health Care

Death in Service

Bike to Work

Discounted Meat Purchases

Career Development

Free Parking

Free Hot Drinks

On-site Kitchen

Food Safety Training

Job summary

Kepak Group in Athleague seeks General Operatives to join our production teams. You will contribute to daily output, operate equipment safely, and support quality control across production lines.

We value teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable attendance. Training is provided, with opportunities to advance within a leading European meat producer committed to sustainability and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in the food production industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to engage in repetitive tasks for long periods.
• Basic computer literacy is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and report issues.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets
• Operate and maintain production equipment to ensure efficiency and safety
• Complete quality control checks to ensure high standards of product quality
• Adhere to hygiene and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to management immediately
• Attend training sessions to develop skills and knowledge
• Follow instructions from supervisors and management to ensure efficient workflow

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Basic computer literacy

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for hardworking General Operatives to join our team in Athleague. As one of Europe's leading food producers with 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK, Kepak prides itself on its meat craft, trusted quality, and excellent service. Sustainability and animal welfare are important values that we hold dear, which help us stay rooted in nature and our communities. With a focus on innovation and inspirational nutrition, Kepak is committed to developing and growing as a business.

As a General Operative at Kepak, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations to keep up with customer demand for our top-quality products. You will be a vital part of our team on the factory floor, working alongside other skilled operatives to achieve our goals. You may be assigned to any of our production departments as the company sees fit.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets
• Operate and maintain production equipment to ensure efficiency and safety
• Complete quality control checks to ensure high standards of product quality
• Adhere to hygiene and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to management immediately
• Attend training sessions to develop skills and knowledge
• Follow instructions from supervisors and management to ensure efficient workflow

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role in the food production industry advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Physical fitness and ability to engage in repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Basic computer literacy an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and report issues
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends

Kepak is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Note: as with all positions, due to the nature of the business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

Benefits

At Kepak we are looking for people who are as passionate about food as we are. If you would like to join a culture where our values of Ambition, Responsibility, Teamwork and Passion for Food are at the heart of all we do, and diversity and inclusion matters to you then you are what we are looking for.

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to discounted health care
• Death in service benefit once enrolled on pension scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounted Meat Purchases
• Career Development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free hot drinks
• On-site kitchen with vending machines
• Full training is provided, including Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene