Packaging Machine Operator

AF7859
  • €35,000
  • Drimoleague, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Machine Operator

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly wage.
  • Accommodation also available. 
  • 2 shift pattern. 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday. 
  • Opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
  • Shift work with potential for overtime; stability and longevity in a well-established company.

About Your New Employer

  • This is an opportunity to join a leading food production company known for high quality standards in a sustainable, supportive environment.
  • The company has a strong commitment to food safety, employee wellbeing, and professional growth.
  • You'll be part of an established, progressive team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in product delivery.

About Your New Job

  • As a Machine Operator, you will operate, monitor, and carry out basic maintenance on production machinery to ensure effective and safe manufacturing processes.
  • You will be responsible for setting up machines according to production schedules, monitoring outputs for quality, and performing routine checks.
  • You will carry out cleaning and basic troubleshooting, identifying and escalating mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
  • You will ensure products meet quality standards and record production data, reporting any deviations.
  • You will follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and use PPE as required.
  • You will support production line and product changeovers, working as part of a team to achieve targets and support continuous improvement.

What Skills You Need

  • Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or food production setting.
  • Good understanding of health & safety practices and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
  • (Desirable) Experience in dairy or food production, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with HACCP or food safety systems.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact Alan directly on +353214847136 or afitzpatrick@sigmar.ie. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’re looking for something similar, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities we have available.

Alan Fitzpatrick Executive Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.