Posted 22 June, 2026
Hygiene Operative
Sofina Foods, Inc.
Tipperary, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1724769953
The Role
Join our production team as a Hygiene Operator and play a vital part in ensuring our production lines and areas are cleaned to the highest standard. Your work will directly support product quality and food safety across our site.
€16.20 per hour
Shifts: 8 hours, 5 days over 7 (including potential weekend work), night shift.
The Ideal Candidate
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Why Sofina Foods?
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
Join our production team as a Hygiene Operator and play a vital part in ensuring our production lines and areas are cleaned to the highest standard. Your work will directly support product quality and food safety across our site.
€16.20 per hour
Shifts: 8 hours, 5 days over 7 (including potential weekend work), night shift.
The Ideal Candidate
- A good level of spoken English
- Well organised with the ability to follow structured processes
- A strong team player with a positive, collaborative attitude
- Detail-oriented and focused on delivering quality results
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Why Sofina Foods?
- Competitive hourly pay
- On-site canteen facilities
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive work environment with long-term stability
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out thorough cleaning of all production lines and areas, including removing belts and parts and cleaning them to set instructions
- Cleaning machine parts, walls, floors, ceilings, and other surfaces in line with cleaning instruction cards
- Re-assembling cleaned lines ready for the next production run
- Working across different areas including boxing, chills, and freezers, following the cleaning schedule
- Complying with all SOPs, safety guidelines, and quality procedures
- Following checklists and workflow guidelines accurately
- Taking direction from the Team Leader and working with Quality and Production teams to meet hygiene standards
