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Plant Operator (Evening Shift)
Ref No: SD/PO/04/24
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Plant Operator at our Ballindrait Mill.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Plant Operator is an integral part of our day-to-day operation, being responsible for the production and quality checking of all orders in the mill.
The Role:
- Operating a highly computerised manufacturing process;
- Supervising raw material intake;
- Warehouse duties including operating a forklift truck;
- Performing product quality checks and maintaining mill hygiene standards;
- Maintain traceability and hygiene records;
- Assist in maximising the efficiency of the mill;
- In conjunction with maintenance ensure daily, weekly and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks are carried out.
The Person:
- A minimum of one years experience in a production environment;
- Must have a good standard of education;
- Must be IT literate and ideally have previous experience using computerised production equipment;
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a busy team;
- Working in an animal feed mill or have an agricultural background would be advantageous;
- Ideally have a forklift licence but not essential as training will be provided.
Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday with flexibility to work Saturdays if required. The evening shift pattern is 3:00pm –11: 00pm Monday to Friday.
Closing date for receipt of CV’s is 5.00pm on Friday 10th May 2024.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 K447 or email hrmanager@smythsdaleside.com
About Us
Smyths Daleside, one of the most modern mills in Ireland, manufacture high quality animal feeds for ruminant and monogastric animals (Beef, Dairy, Calf, Sheep, Horse, Pig and Poultry). All products are specially designed by some of the top nutritionists in the country and provide essential vitamins.
Smyths Daleside is one of the biggest manufacturing firms in the area and provide employment for 58 people at present with sales from Donegal to Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Monaghan and Cavan, and cover all counties in Northern Ireland.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Smyths Daleside Feeds is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
