General Operative

Job Title: General Operative

Location: Dunmanway, Co. Cork
Salary: €14.15 – €15.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Dunmanway, Co. Cork, for a General Operative to join their team.

Pay & Working Hours

• Hourly rate: €14.15 – €15.50 per hour depending on experience
• Shift patterns:
• 7:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:15pm – 10:30pm

Flexibility to work across both shifts may be required depending on production needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a General Operative, duties may include:

• Packing and labelling finished products
• Weighing and preparing ingredients for production
• Supporting production line operations
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the production area
• Assisting with goods handling and palletising finished products
• Supporting warehouse and logistics tasks where required
• Carrying out quality checks and ensuring products meet company standards
• Following all food safety and health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Reliable transport or ability to commute to Dunmanway
• Valid right to work in Ireland
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas would be well suited:

• Food production or FMCG manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical or packaging environments
• Warehouse or logistics roles
• Retail stockroom or butchery environments

Key Qualities

• Reliable and punctual
• Strong work ethic
• Quality-focused mindset
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable within a production environment