General Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Job Title: General Operative.
Reporting to: Abattoir Manager.
Location: Rathdowney Co. Laois
Contract type: Permanent.
Role Summary:
Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies; suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.
We are seeking reliable and hardworking General Operatives to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be based at our production plant inRathdowneyand will:
- Work as part of a team on a production line to cut, trim, skin and pack a number of beef products from slaughtered animals;
- Separate edible portions from offal to customer specification on a fast-paced production line to fulfil production targets;
- Clean materials to prepare them for production;
- Ensure high levels of hygiene standards are maintained;
- Cut meat products as per customer requirements;
- Process animal carcasses;
- Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment;
Qualifications
The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:
- Entry level, semi-skilled & advanced positions available;
- An ability to work to deadlines;
- An ability to work on own initiative;
- Interested in future development & progression.
- Must be available to begin work at 6am from Monday - Friday
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