
General Operative - Manufacturing
Job Description
General Operative - Manufacturing
About SchuF
At SchuF, we specialise in the manufacture of precision-engineered industrial valves for customers around the world. Safety, quality, innovation, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated General Operative to join our team in Togher, Cork. This role is ideally suited to someone with previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, engineering, or industrial environment who enjoys a hands-on role and working as part of a team.
Important Information
Applicants must currently have unrestricted permission to work in Ireland (e.g. Irish/EU citizenship or Stamp 4 permission). Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Shot blasting and deburring of components
Painting and finishing of products
Packing and preparing finished products for shipment
Loading and unloading trucks
Receiving and dispatching parts and products
Local collections and deliveries as required
General housekeeping and maintenance of work areas
Supporting manufacturing and warehouse activities as required
Additional duties may be assigned from time to time in line with business and departmental requirements.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants should possess
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, engineering, or industrial environment
- A valid forklift licence and practical forklift experience
- Pallet stacker experience
- A full clean driving licence
- Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Desirable Experience
- Previous industrial painting experience
- Experience handling finished engineering products
- Experience with shipping and receiving operations
- What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 39-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- No shift work
- Company pension scheme
- Sick pay scheme
- 20 days annual leave
- On-site parking
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Pay: From €17.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 39.0 per week
Benefits
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate
Togher, County Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation
Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
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