Production Machine Operator
Finnebrogue
Employer Location: DownPhone Number: 02844619300
Email: jobs@finnebrogue.com
Web: www.finnebrogue.com
Job description
As a Proseal Machine Operator, you will play a key role within the production team, operating the Proseal machine in the production hall. This role is essential to ensuring products are sealed accurately and efficiently, maintaining product quality, freshness, and food safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor the Proseal machine in accordance with product specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and health and safety requirements.
- Read and interpret production plans to ensure products are sealed accurately, efficiently, and in line with quality, food safety, and production targets.
- Complete production records accurately and in real time to maintain product traceability and operational compliance.
- Carry out routine equipment checks, maintain a clean and safe work area, and follow all cleaning and maintenance procedures.
- Complete all required training and competency assessments, including SOP training, and develop the knowledge to safely operate and maintain the Proseal machine.
- Support the training and development of new operatives and undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Production Manager.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Readiness to work / complete an on-the-job training programme (minimum 12 weeks).
- Ability to work as part of a team with self-motivation and initiative.
- Good communication skills including competent English language reading and numerical.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in a similar role or environment is advantageous
Further Information
Benefits Working within one of our state-of-the-art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly, up to 5 free products per person, through our award winning Shack Initiative. We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events. After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we won’t forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day! Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer.
- Vacancy ID
- 1788785
- Job ref.
- 953313
- Job Sector
- Food Production,Manufacturing
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Downpatrick
- Salary
- £13.73 - £13.95 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 45
- Published date
- 24/09/2026
- Closing date
- 01/10/2026
- Worktime
- Start from 6.00am, days to be confirmed.