About this role
- The participant will gain practical, supervised experience in a busy production environment while developing skills in machine operation, product quality checks, workplace safety, and manufacturing processes.
- During the placement, the participant will receive training and hands-on experience in the following areas
- Learn how to operate production machinery.
- Learn to keep the machines clean.
- Report any issues with machines to supervisor on duty.
- Learn how to check weights of products as they are manufactured to the specs on the job sheet for each order.
- Ensure all products are run to correct specs as per orders details.
- Ensure that all product is produced to the correct standards, especially food contact product.
- Label, box, and palletise all products correctly.
- Assist with housekeeping standards in production area.
- Assist in stock takes when required.
- Understand how to keep the working area clear from potential hazards.
- Health and Safety procedures..
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary.
- Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement.
- Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection.
- This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.
- Informal training - consists of shadowing an experiences production operative in the production stretch film packaging.
- Formal training - includes manual handling, structured internal training on NPP equipment and machines and understanding of the standard operating procedures in our conversion process.