Manufacturing Services Operative

Job title: Manufacturing Services Operative

Reports to Manufacturing Services Team Leader

Location: Sunnyhills Road, Leek

Salary: £13.50ph

Hours: Rotating Shifts – Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:00pm / 14:00pm to 22:00pm

Benefits : Brilliant benefits that include 31 days holiday (28 day + 3 Bank Hols), paid breaks, Company Shop (discounted products), Refer a Friend Cash Scheme, discount on bikes and Tech scheme, pension and personal development plan through our grading structure.

Ornua (meaning "new gold") is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world for over 55 years.

Are you Skilled and Dedicated FLT Driver, looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organisation to its next level of success?

Ornua is actively seeking a Manufacturing Services Operative to join our operations team as we continue our growth trajectory.

Our vision is to be the best at what we do, be a great place to work and a business future generations can be proud of. To achieve this, it is really important that we are set up for success within our teams and why we recognize the role of Manufacturing Services Operative to be so valuable.

Why Ornua? Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 12 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe. The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua's consumer brands including Kerrygold, Pilgrims Choice. Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families. Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together. We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Comprehensive Benefits with regional specific offerings.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

To ensure FLT's are driven safely and are checked for safe operation before use including battery To ensure Manufacturing areas are provided with required materials in a timely manner To ensure all stock transactions are carried out correctly and with accuracy To ensure PPE is worn correctly at all times. To ensure issues with stock transactions, FLT's and racking are reported promptly To ensure all materials are moved and stored safely in accordance with safe weight limits To ensure FLT battery water levels are correctly maintained. To ensure Packaging waste is correctly segregated. To ensure the Dept Manager is informed of any issues which could impact Safety, Quality or Cost. Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment Maintain a clear working area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and policies Support and motivate other colleagues Adhere to all other reasonable requests

What You Bring To The Role:

Knowledge of Warehouse Stock Systems with the ability to navigate around them independently Current FLT licence for Counter Balance and/or Reach from a recognised training body Reliability, punctuality and consistency are essential to enable you to work effectively as a team member An ability to learn, share knowledge and develop A willingness to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment Good verbal, written and numerical skills

Our interview process is designed to be thorough yet supportive. This process includes a face-to-face interview with a driving assessment that will give you the opportunity to get a feel for Ornua and the environment in which you will be working.

Ornua has ambitious growth plans and we're building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Ornua.

Would you like to make an impact?

To learn more, please visit Ornua at

Ornua values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We also strongly encourage women and other underrepresented groups in the manufacturing industry to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and will be instrumental in driving our company's continued success. Join us in shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future.