Production Operative

Tirlán, 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 Profile: Working in our UHT production facility in Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan, the production operative role will be involved in every aspect of production, developing skills across all of the specialised production processes, working a three shift cycle across 5 days with weekend work on occasion. The role will report to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all process related tasks and tests, in a timely, efficient and effective manner to meet product specifications.
• Report any process deviation or non- conformance immediately to management.
• Conduct CIP and sterilization on all main process equipment, lines and tanks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintain good housekeeping, hygiene, quality and safety standards.

Key Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a food/dairy processing or pharmaceutical environment to include operating plant and machinery.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene quality standards.
• Results orientated with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality.