C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading Own Label Petfood manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Petfoods. Founded in 1969, and now part of The APB Food Group, C & D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy). C&D Foods' Head Office is in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Turnover is in excess of €300 million.

C&D Foods have an exciting opportunity for a General Operative within our Material Handling Department to join our team. This role will be based in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. The role involves working in a cold/chilled environment, and successful candidates will be required to work carefully and efficiently, following agreed-upon standards to protect product quality, minimize waste, and comply with on-site Health and Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out tasks within area of responsibility to meet daily output requirements.
• Will be required to maintain a strong pace of work to achieve Production targets.
• Maintain good housekeeping and food safety standards.
• Support Maintenance, Quality and other personnel to ensure production lines runs safely and efficiently and to the highest level of Quality.

Key Behaviours/Competencies:

• Candidate must be willing to work in area with a colder environment
• Candidate must be comfortable in working with raw materials
• Candidate must be flexible to work Continental Shift Pattern
• Ability to work in a busy environment with a can-do attitude and commitment to safety.
• Ability to cope with physical demands of the job.
• Team Player
• Attention to detail.
• Fork truck Licence is essential for this role.