Location: South Tipperary
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: 6am to 2pm
Hourly rate: €15 to €19 per hour depending on experience

Our client is a long-established and highly respected food manufacturing business with deep roots in Ireland's agri-food sector. Renowned for producing high-quality dairy products and supplying both domestic and international markets, they have built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, food safety, and operational excellence.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Production Operator to join their production team in South Tipperary.

This is a hands-on production role with a primary focus on operating and monitoring processing vats and associated packing lines. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Operate and monitor processing vats through all stages of production, including filling, heating, cooling, mixing, and washdown activities
• Follow recipes and process specifications accurately while recording production data
• Carry out CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures on vats, tanks, hoppers, and associated equipment
• Monitor and record pH and temperature readings against required specifications
• Operate packing lines, including start-up, changeovers, and shutdown procedures
• Conduct quality checks on products, seals, weights, and packaging standards
• Perform routine machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime
• Support other production areas as required
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and safe handling of chemicals and equipment
• Participate in audits, training programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Previous experience in food or dairy manufacturing is advantageous
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Comfortable working with production equipment, manual handling tasks, and cleaning chemicals
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding quality, labelling, and traceability
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work on own initiative

The position offers: 

• Opportunity to join an established and growing Irish food manufacturing business
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career prospects within a stable and successful organisation

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:

Chris:
083 122 0295
Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

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