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PKS Farms - Machine Operator - Potato Pack House

Our Story:

The Keogh family have been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. Fast forward to today and our family has grown to include more than just flesh and blood; we’ve got an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family none-the-less. At Keogh’s Farm we are committed to producing Ireland’s finest potatoes, crisps, and snacks that are truly…Grown with Love in Ireland.

 

REPORTING TO: Pack House Manager

 

Location: PKS Farms, Wespalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin

 

KEY AREAS OF THE ROLE

  • To operate machinery in line with set guidelines and instructions.
  • To load the bagged product for dispatch.
  • To liaise with other members of staff at various stages of production.
  • To maintain health & safety standards at all times.
  • Cleaning duties.

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Flexibility to work different overtime and bank holidays.
  • Manual work experience, as this role involves manual work and machine operation.
  • Own transport is required, as Keogh’s is not on a regular public transport route.
  • Excellent team work skills.
  • Good understanding of the English language.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

 

Note: The duties of this role include, but are not limited to those listed above; some flexibility from employees is required to meet the on-going and changing needs of the business. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of these changing needs.

 

Please email your CV and cover letter to joinourteam@keoghs.ie 

Keogh’s Crisps is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Keogh's Crisps - Production General Operative - Crisping House

Our Story:

The Keogh family have been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. Fast forward to today and our family has grown to include more than just flesh and blood; we’ve got an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family none-the-less. At Keogh’s Farm are committed to producing Ireland’s finest potatoes, crisps, and snacks that are truly…Grown with Love in Ireland.

 

We are recruiting:

  • General Operatives – Production, Crisping House (Crisp Factory).
  • Please note full training with be provided.

The roles involve working on the production line, quality control of product, packing and loading product for distribution etc. Working as part of a team, you will be applying practical skills, working quickly, accurately and with excellent attention to detail.

 

Location: Keogh’s Crisps, Wespalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin

 

Key Areas of The Role:

  • Working on the production lines, you must have a keen eye for detail and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Setting up machines and bagging product.
  • Rejecting out-of-specification product.
  • Ensuring conformance to specifications.
  • Reporting and addressing issues of quality and safety.
  • Adhering to HACCP and Health and safety practices at all times.
  • Ensuring the workstation is kept in excellent order with regards to housekeeping.
  • Using lifting equipment, pallet trucks and/ forklift trucks (not all roles).
  • General Factory duties.

 

Working Hours:

  • Crisps are rostered for 3 days on 4 days off (Full-time hours over 3 days).

 

Essential Requirements:

  • Manual work experience.
  • Own transport as no public transport available in the area.
  • Good team work skills.
  • Good Communication Skills.

 

Please email your CV and cover letter to joinourteam@keoghs.ie 

 Keogh’s Crisps is an Equal Opportunities Employer