General Operative- Abattoir

As an Abattoir General Operative in Kepak Clonee, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations to keep up with customer demand for our top - quality products. You will be a vital part of our team on the factory floor, working alongside other skilled operatives to achieve our goals.Key Responsibilities Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructedEnsure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line SupervisorComply with Company's knife and Health and Safety rules, including hygiene requirementsOperate knives and machinery with precision and care, ensuring all equipment is handled safely and efficiently. Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of workingWhat do we need from you?As part of the factory's abattoir team, the successful candidate will produce cuts and trims of meat according to Kepak specifications, maintaining efficiency at the line speed.This role involves meeting production targets in a fast - paced environment while ensuring standards are met.RequirementsKey RequirementsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamStrong character: hardworking, self-motivated and dependableConsistently meet production targets while maintaining the required line speedComfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting and standing for long periodsOperate machinery safety once full training has been provided Previous experience in an abattoir is an advantage but not required Comfortable with the physical nature of the rol, including lifting and standing for extended periodsWillingness to learn, take direction, and support additional tasks as required by the line supervisorCommitment to safety, following all site guidelines and procedures BenefitsCompany PensionBike to Work SchemeFull training provided for all rolesLong Service AwardsSubsidised canteen onsiteFree on-site parking

As an Abattoir General Operative in Kepak Clonee, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations to keep up with customer demand for our top - quality products. You will be a vital part of our team on the factory floor, working alongside other skilled operatives to achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities

Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed

Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line Supervisor

Comply with Company's knife and Health and Safety rules, including hygiene requirements

Operate knives and machinery with precision and care, ensuring all equipment is handled safely and efficiently.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working

What do we need from you?

As part of the factory's abattoir team, the successful candidate will produce cuts and trims of meat according to Kepak specifications, maintaining efficiency at the line speed.

This role involves meeting production targets in a fast - paced environment while ensuring standards are met.

Requirements

Key Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Strong character: hardworking, self-motivated and dependable

Consistently meet production targets while maintaining the required line speed

Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods

Operate machinery safety once full training has been provided

Previous experience in an abattoir is an advantage but not required

Comfortable with the physical nature of the rol, including lifting and standing for extended periods

Willingness to learn, take direction, and support additional tasks as required by the line supervisor

Commitment to safety, following all site guidelines and procedures

Benefits

Company Pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Full training provided for all roles

Long Service Awards

Subsidised canteen onsite

Free on-site parking

Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communities. Innovation and inspirational nutrition drive our business to develop and grow.

Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communities. Innovation and inspirational nutrition drive our business to develop and grow.