Seasonal Operator - Charleville

Kinisla Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discount platform

Pension matching

EAP

Volunteer day

Team safety

Job summary

Kinisla is recruiting a Seasonal Operator for our Charleville site in Co. Cork. This full-time seasonal role offers rotating day, evening and night shifts from mid-January to November. This position may involve overtime and weekend work at higher pay rates during peak periods.

Ideal candidates are dependable team players with strong English, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous and will be considered a plus.

Qualifications

• You are a dependable team player who is motivated by collaboration.
• You have great attention to detail to maintain efficient production.
• You communicate well in English and are motivated to learn.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in production areas to ensure smooth manufacturing.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with quality checks on ingredients and finished products.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

English fluency

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Operator at our Kinisla site in Charleville, Co. Cork.

This is a full-time, seasonal position, with rotating day (08:00-16:00), evening (16:00-00:00), and night (00:00-8:00) shifts. During periods of increased demand, opportunities for overtime and weekend work will be available with increased pay rate. The season lasts from mid-January to November.

As a Seasonal Operator, you'll play a key role in our operations, with the chance to work in different areas of our site depending on your skills and training. Any previous experience as a production operative, warehouse operative, forklift operative, line operative or machine operator will be an advantage.

What will I be doing?

• Working as part of a team in production areas, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing processes
• Operating machinery and equipment safely and effectively
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines
• Assisting with quality control checks on ingredients and finished products
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate production records

What do I need to be successful?

• You will be a dependable team player who is motivated by the ability to add value and by championing collaboration and teamwork
• You will show great attention to detail, helping to maintain efficient production processes and high-quality standards
• You will have great communication skills, demonstrate fluency in English, and show motivation to learn
• Experience in food manufacturing environment will be an advantage

What will I get in return?

At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

In Kinisla we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.