General Dairy Operator - Retail Milk TLNT_NI

Position: General Dairy Operator - Retail Milk TLNT1_NI
General Dairy Operator Retail Milk Ballyrashane Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processorontheislandof

Ireland.

Thebusinessiscomplexandambitiouswithamilksupply pool of 2 billion liters of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. Applicationsareinvitedfortheabovepositionto be based at our Ballyrashane based site.

The opportunity:

As a General Dairy Operator in our Retail Milk operation, you will working as part of a dedicated shift team, helping to deliver daily production targets and ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time and in full. Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, health and safety, and operational excellence, you will follow established procedures and contribute to a strong food safety culture while supporting the efficient production of high-quality dairy products.

What does success look like:
Operate effectively within production departments, following all work instructions, standard operating procedures, and cleaning requirements. Maintain high standards of housekeeping by adopting a "clean as you go" approach and reporting any hazards or spillages promptly. Complete all production documentation accurately and in real time to ensure full product traceability. Adhere to food safety, quality, legality, and traceability standards, including HACCP requirements where applicable.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments, communicating effectively and supporting site-wide objectives. Identify and escalate any operational, quality, or safety concerns to supervisors or senior team members in a timely manner. Support the delivery of a zero-harm culture by following health and safety procedures and contributing to accident prevention initiatives. Continuously develop skills and knowledge through training while ensuring compliance with company policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

What will you bring? This is a very exciting time to join the company. These key roles will involve manual lifting, completing production/cleaning records and maintaining quality standards. Computer skills and an understanding of health and safety practices within the workplace are also required for this role. Applicants must be able to use initiative to solve problems and work proactively with minimal supervision.

A knowledge of food safety and previous production experience or experience in a production/manufacturing environment sector would be advantageous. If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Process:

To apply for this role, please complete our online application process by no later than Monday 26th October 2026. Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us directly.

Skills:

Operations Manufacturing processing Production Dairy Operator Production Operator Benefits:
Company pension Free parking Life assurance