Manufacturing Operators for hire in Portlaoise, County Laois

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    203

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    6%
    Warehouse Experience
    4%
    Maintenance
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    59%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Lidl
    • ABBOTT DIABETES CARE
    • Penneys
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 203 profiles for Manufacturing Operators in Portlaoise

Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Manufacturing Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portlaoise: €30,253 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €28,300 – €35,624 yearly
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*Indeed data (IE)

  • Production Operator

    County Laois

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManufacturingWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingPicking & Packing
  • Sales / Customer Support / Operations

    County Laois

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSalesBusiness DevelopmentInventory Control
  • General Operative

    Port Laoise

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Skilled Construction Labourer

    County Laois

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPhoto EditingCustomer Service
  • Food Service Assistant

    County Laois

    Skills

    PackingPackagingPicking & PackingWarehouse ExperienceComputer SkillsManufacturing
  • Maintenance / Facilities

    County Laois

    Skills

    Time ManagementMachine OperationLivestock HandlingAgricultural Tractor OperationMaintenanceAnimal Handling

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What's the average time to fill a manufacturing operator role?

The average time to fill a manufacturing operator role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do manufacturing operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a manufacturing operator include: communication skills, warehouse experience and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for manufacturing operators?

Common licenses or certifications for manufacturing operators include: Manual Handling Certificate, IPAF Certificate and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to manufacturing operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to manufacturing operators include: general operative, skilled construction labourer and production operator.

What level of education is common for a manufacturing operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a manufacturing operator in Portlaoise, County Laois, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a manufacturing operator?

Most manufacturing operators have 7 years of professional experience.

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