Packing & Palletiser Operator

Production Operatives
Location: Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.

The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.Lakeland Dairies are seeking reliable Production Operator to join our team in Lough Egish. This is a key role within a busy manufacturing environment, supporting safe, efficient, and high‑quality production processes.

Key responsibilities
• Carry out tasks in line with operating procedures and work instructions.
• Support multiple roles within the plant and work in any trained area as required.
• Ensure efficient use of materials and equipment.
• Complete all relevant production and quality records to the required standard.
• Adhere to all food safety guidelines and company standards.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the plant.
• Identify unsafe equipment or practices and take corrective action when needed.
• Communicate effectively within the department and with other teams.
• Provide coaching and training when required.
• Participate in learning and development activities to support your role.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company safety procedures.
• Uphold Data Protection requirements by handling personal data securely and lawfully.
• Work rotational shifts, including days, evenings, and nights.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business requirements.

Essential Criteria:
• A flexible team player who can adapt to different tasks and production areas.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working shiftschedules.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards of performance.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our customers and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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