General Operative (Morning, Evening & Night shifts) in Naas
- Salary
- €14.15–€18.39 / hour
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 6 Nov 2026
About the Role
Dawn Farms is currently seeking General Operatives to join our Production Teams. You will play an integral part of the team in ensuring the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards are met.
Positions: Full-Time
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare.
Salary: €14.15 - €18.39 per hour (overtime opportunities available)
Role Responsibilities & Duties
- Clean tools, equipment and work surfaces.
- Pack and prepare meat.
- Dispatch and palletize.
- Production line work.
- Comply with SOPs.
- Adhere to company health and safety policies/procedures.
- Adhere to hygiene and food safety measures.
Requirements
- Be a team player.
- Be comfortable working with meat & in a chiller environment.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to take instruction but also ability to work on own initiative.
- Be health and safety conscious.
- Flexible to the needs of the business.
- Basic English.
Details
Closing date: 6 Nov 2026
Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport.
How to Apply
Apply through the Dawn Farms website.
Frequently asked
- What are the shift times?
- Morning, Evening & Night shifts
- What are the main duties of a General Operative?
- Clean tools, equipment and work surfaces. Pack and prepare meat. Dispatch and palletize. Production line work. Comply with SOPs. Adhere to company health and safety policies/procedures. Adhere to hygiene and food safety measures.
- What are the requirements for the role?
- Be a team player. Be comfortable working with meat & in a chiller environment. Highly motivated and enthusiastic. Ability to take instruction but also ability to work on own initiative. Be health and safety conscious. Flexible to the needs of the business. Basic English.