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General Operative

Dawn Meats
Department:Marketing
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Waterford
Location:Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:€22,000 - €28,000
Skills:
PACKINGPRODUCTIONHOUSEKEEPINGHEALTH AND SAFETYQUALITY CONTROL
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Job Description

Posted on: April 23, 2026

Job Title: General Operative Position Type: Permanent, full time. Location: Carrolls Cross Co. Waterford Role Summary: Dawn Meats have opportunities for General Operatives to join our production team in Carroll's Cross . We are seeking reliable and hardworking General Operatives to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates. Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies; suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide. ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be based at our Carrolls Cross production plant and their responsibilities will include:

  • Working as part of a team in the factory, packing meat cuts and trims to customer specification on a paced production line to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis;
  • To assist on the production area & provide support to the production team;
  • Work in all areas of the factory;
  • Keep good housekeeping standards in all areas;
  • Keep up to date knowledge of all products;
  • Keep up to date with all training to ensure you are trained to complete your day to day role;
  • Follow work instructions in all areas;
  • Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations;
  • Ensure all data to be recorded is accurate and up to date;
  • Ensure quality guidelines are followed for all areas;
  • Undertake flexible working hours to meet deadline .

QualificationsYour role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy production environment. The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

  • Entry level, semi-skilled & advanced positions available;
  • An ability to work to deadlines;
  • An ability to work on own initiative;
  • Interested in future development & progression.

The succesful candidate will need to be able to work a shift pattern of days and evenings on a bi-weekly rotation. INDLP

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