General Operative

at  Irish Distillers

Job Title: Spirit Store Operative
Location: Midleton Cork
Contract: Permanent Contract
About Irish Distillers
Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the success of Irish whiskey globally. Jameson is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, achieving +10% net sales growth globally in FY23. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets around the world.
Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son, and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network.
In 2022, we announced our ambition to significantly reduce carbon emissions across our distilling operations at Midleton Distillery in addition to our plans to invest in a new distillery on a site adjacent to our existing operations in Midleton.
We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin.
About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand-building, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term development of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 12,137 million in fiscal year FY23.
We are currently seeking a pro-active and self-motivated Spirit Store Operative to join our Bond Operations team located in Cork on a Permanent contract. Reporting to the Bond Supervisor, you will play a key role in the Cask management process for our award-winning Irish Whiskeys, in our Midleton Distillery. The successful candidate will have previous experience operating in a busy manufacturing environment/manual handling, excellent knowledge of warehouse equipment and a strong H&S outlook.

What’s involved?

• Unloading various types of casks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure compliance to all company and site policies.
• Ensure all relevant Bond Procedures and Quality, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to.
• Actively bring value adding process improvement ideas to contribute positively to a high performing team.
• Filling and emptying of casks.
• Stacking full and empty casks in warehouse and empty cask store using electric powered forklifts
• Filling and emptying of tankers in the Vat-house tanker station.
• Ensure hygiene and housekeeping are maintained to the highest standards.
• Ensure all casks are handled in a safe, careful, and efficient manner.
• Operating the production line equipment such as the stacker, bander, and coding system
• Carry out sampling of casks in warehouse.
• Be aware of risks and risk assessments that apply to each task.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 12 months previous experience in a General Operative role in a Manufacturing environment
• Strong experience of bringing new ideas and adding value in a manufacturing environment
• Desire to learn and a comfort using new technology.
• Knowledge and awareness of quality, environmental, health and safety implications
• Excellent communications skills
• A highly motivated self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• A strong team player who is flexible, reliable and can build effective relationships.
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• You will be required to work one late shift in a three-week period.
• The following although not essential will place candidates at an advantage in the selection process:
• Significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift Experience / license

Working Hours:
A rotating 2 -shift cycle currently operates in the Bond.You will be required to work one late shift (Shift C) in a three-week period.
Shift A/B: 07:00 to 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 14:00 on Friday.
Shift C: 14:45 to 22:45 Monday to Thursday and 13:45 to 20:45 on Friday.
What we offer
We understand our people are our special ingredient. We treat our employees with respect and offer an environment that is engaging, supportive and collaborative. We understand that employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives and our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;
Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice
Like a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better and we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to create together the spirit that makes us great.
To learn more about our careers, go to our careers page
www.irishdistillers.ie/careers

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