General Operative – Dan O’Connor Feeds

Business Sector:       Agri Feeds Job Title:                     General Operative – Dan O’Connor Feeds                                         JOB PURPOSE:          Enable the business to achieve the agreed targets within the business functions of forklift driving, Industrial Cleaning, lorry loading and machine operations. REPORTING TO:         Production Manager LOCATION:                 Dan O’Connor Feeds, Limerick RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:·        Through the industrial cleaning process ensure the plant is kept to the highest standard while working to targets set out under our UFAS accreditation.·        Forklift driving through loading of lorries or general upkeep of the production site·        Knowledge of machine operations to ensure cover can be provided during breaks·        Ensure the plant is kept to the highest standard while working to targets set out under our UFAS accreditation.·        Maintaining standards in the area: maintaining paperwork/company records·        The role will involve shift work·        Liaise with grain/transport department.·        Ensuring that raw materials pass quality inspections·        Reviewing incoming raw materials·        Actively monitoring and managing stock rotation·        Liaising with the weighbridge and production regarding incoming orders and any potential shortages·        Help to achieve departmental and company objectives·        Help to maintain company standards, e.g. quality, safety, efficiency, yield, energy, hygiene, people co-ordination etc.·        Driving duties which include driving a forklift truck, loader, artic truck shunter·        Performing a wide range of tasks on site·        Any other duties as directed by your managerQUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES ·      Attention to detail·      Strong work ethic and flexibility·      General PC Literacy is desirable·      Having forklift driving experience and holding a current licence is desirable·      Good documentation skills·      Forklift truck licence, loader licence, E licence a distinct advantage·      Excellent command of English (both written and verbal)·      Strong communication skills ·      Adaptive and flexible to changing technologies, process and environments·      Have a working knowledge of the production process would be a distinct advantage·      Ability to work with minimal supervision·      Strong organisational skills·        Strong inter-personal and communication skills ·        High motivation, flexibility and the ability to work on own initiative·        Team player·        Ability to work well with others and use a team approach·        Ability to multitask