Intake & Processing Operator

Company: Lakeland Dairies

Location: Coleraine

Posted: May 1st, 2026

Process & Intake Operator

Processing & Intake

Ballyrashane


Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.


With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis.


Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.


Applications are invited for the above multiple positions at our Ballyrashane site


Our Process & Intake Operator will be responsible for delivering production targets, and meeting customer demands on time and in full ensuring that Food safety, Quality, Health & Safety and all operating procedures are adhered to at all times to the highest standard and in line with the company’s food safety culture.


Key Responsibilities (Not limited too).



Who are we looking for?

We invite applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic people to work as Dairy Operators within our Production Operation with opportunities available in various departments working across various shift patterns at our Ballyrashane site.


This is a very exciting time to join the company. Roles are available across our manufacturing site in the areas of Intake & Process (both variable shift patterns). All roles will also involve manual lifting, completing production/cleaning records and maintaining quality standards. A high standard of numeracy and literacy is therefore required. Computer skills are also required for this role. Applicants must be able to use initiative to solve problems and work proactively with minimal supervision.


A knowledge of food safety and previous production experience or experience in a production/manufacturing environment sector would be advantageous.


If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.


Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at recruitment@lakelanddairies.com.

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