Process Operative (Team C - Frozen packing)

Pilgrim’s Shared Services Ltd; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Process Operative to join their Dungannon site. The role involves processing products, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and working collaboratively with the team to meet production targets. Ideal candidates will possess good communication and numeracy skills, and prior experience in a food processing environment is desirable. Competitive pay and a supportive work environment are offered to successful applicants.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Permanent employment

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write essential for processing duties.
• Good numeracy skills are necessary for measurements and quantities.
• Effective communication skills are important for teamwork and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out processing duties including packing, sealing, and trimming.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Operate machinery safely.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Numeracy skills

Good communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

Food hygiene qualification (desirable)

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Process Operative to join our team in Pilgrim’s Europe – Moy Park at Dungannon site. In this role, you will be responsible for processing products in your department while ensuring that hygiene, quality, and health & safety standards are always maintained. A key part of this role is working as part of a team to achieve production KPIs.

Key Information

• Competitive pay
• Permanent, stable employment
• Supportive and safe working environment
• Training and development opportunities

Work Pattern

Working hours are 06.00am–18.00pm rotational. Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun. Week 2: Wed, Thu.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out processing duties (e.g., filleting, sealing, trimming, basting, packing, defeathering or evisceration – depending on the area of work).
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Produce a high standard of work consistently.
• Complete packaging, labelling, and boxing duties.
• Work in line with company policies and health & safety regulations.
• Cooperate with managers and colleagues to achieve a safe and productive workplace.
• Report hazards, defects, or incidents promptly.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Work in a safe manner and comply with Company Health & Safety Rules.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Report incidents or hazards immediately.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read and write.
• Numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills.
• English language proficiency.

Desirable

• Good interpersonal skills.
• A food hygiene qualification.
• Awareness of food processing industry standards.
• Knife handling experience.
• Previous experience in a butchery or food processing environment.
• Data recording or computer/keyboard skills.