Requisition ID 64385
Position Type FT Seasonal
Workplace Arrangement

About the role

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join our Kerry Dairy Ireland site in Listowel.

This is a full-time, seasonal role. Shifts are currently 12 hours (4 days on / 4 days off), with the potential to move later in the year to an 8-hour pattern (Monday to Friday). Overtime is available.

Where will you work?

Listowel is where Kerry Dairy Ireland originated. The site has one of the largest facilities in Kerry, where we process large quantities of milk to produce range of products, like Dairy Proteins, Primary Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Flavours and more. The site has onsite parking and canteen. It’s conveniently located close to N69 road and it’s 20 minutes by walk from the Listowel town centre.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities as the Production Operative will include

Working safely and promoting safe practices across the team.
Checking product quality and taking samples as required.
Managing stock and ordering ingredients and packaging materials.
Setting up, running and changing over production areas and lines.
Loading and unloading pallets and deliveries.
Operating a forklift.
Keeping work areas and equipment clean and hygienic.
Recording and reporting production and operational data accurately.
Escalating production issues promptly to the Line Manager.

What do you need to be successful?

Strong written, numerical and verbal communication skills.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Experience in food manufacturing (desirable).
Ability to complete standard work at full line speed.
Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office.
Effective communicator who collaborates well within a team.
Problem-solver with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Takes ownership and learns quickly in a changing environment.

Why Join Us?

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 Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland 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, Kerry Dairy Ireland 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, Kerry Dairy Ireland 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.

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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