Butter Depacker
Date: 2 Mar 2026
Location: Mitchelstown, IE, P67 E020
Company: Ornua Co-operative Limited
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Butter Depacker
FUNCTION: Operations
REPORTS TO: Processing Specialist
Location: Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Ornua is a leading dairy co-operative which sells premium dairy products globally on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers.
Ornua has revenues of €3.4 billion and is supported by a global team of approximately 2,800 employees. The Group operates as a commercial organisation across 10 business units, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
The commercial organisation is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold. Consumer markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales & Marketing Teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe and North and Latin America.
It also manages the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de-risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility. These activities are supported by production facilities and in-market teams in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
The Role
As a General Operative, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and accurate filling of various products into tubs or foil. This involves a comprehensive understanding of the product range and the ability to manage machine settings using work instructions. This role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout production.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Adhering to all quality standards and completing quality checks.
- Completion of documentation required.
- Support the Site Health and Safety Strategy and KPIs and ensure commitment to strive for a Health & Safety culture.
Key Skills / Attributes:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational skills
- Flexible and committed attitude with the ability to display initiative
- Flexibility in covering different shifts and weekends
Ornua Core Competencies
- WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross functional learning.
- COMMUNICATIVE: Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations
- OWNERSHIP: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps, and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times.
- FORWARD LOOKING: Helps others to accept change, implement change, and look ahead to anticipate change.