Plant Operator Contract

Production Operator12 Month FTCVirginia, Co. Cavan

TirlánTirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations

Role ProfileOur milk processing plant, located in Virginia, Co. Cavan has been in operation for over 50 years. 

We have an exciting opportunity for General Operatives, who will report to the Production Manager and will work as part of a team within the Plant. 

These roles will be required to work shift including weekends and nightsResponsibilities• Operation of plant, which includes responsibility for two (2) dryers drying EMP and MPP.• Evaporation Plants.• MPP Filtration and Evaporation plants.• Milk Separation and Cream Despatch• SMC and Milk Permeate Intake and despatch.• Vegetable oil intake.• Achieve agreed KPIs relating to Health and Safety, hygiene, through put, quality, energy efficiency and losses, and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.• Adherence to general GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and hygiene standards and maintain work area in a clean and tidy condition• Various ad hoc duties as assigned by your manageRequirements• Familiarity with manufacturing process.• Good technical ability to understand plant and processes with previous plant operator experience an advantage.• Ability to learn quickly, to be innovative and show initiative with respect to work processes.• Flexibility and motivation to seek improvements on a continuous basis.• Good communication skills.• Computer literate with an aptitude for understanding and applying technical data and information in line with plant performance and efficiency.• Team-working and cooperation with other operators to ensure efficient operation of plantAbout us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment

Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability statu

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