Quality Intern

Quality Internship

3 month FTC

GAIN Animal Nutrition, Clonroche, Wexford

Tirlán 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

Tirlán is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a third level student or recent graduate who is looking for experience in the food manufacturing sector. This opportunity would be perfect for someone who has an interest in working in a quality and production environment. This role is based in our GAIN Animal Nutrition site in Wexford.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label and analyse samples
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure external analysis is completed in a timely manner
• Execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures
• Make observations and interpret findings during routine and non-routine testing
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
• Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and samples according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed strictly and at all times
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Calibration of analysis equipment
• Assist with the successful completion of all audits within mill operations (internal, customer, certification, regulatory)
• Assist with maintaining certifications
• Trending and reporting of Key Quality Metrics
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Requirements

• High academic record to date and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours degree
• Record of high achievement and delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven self-starter with the drive and desire to succeed
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn and grow during internship

About 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 status. 

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