Seasonal General Operator

About Tirlán

Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com

Role Profile: 

We are recruiting for Seasonal General Operatives at our well established ingredients production facility in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. The Seasonal General Operator will work as a part of the operations team, reporting to the area production manager.

Responsibilities

The Seasonal General Operative role will be responsible for all aspects of plant performance, product quality and plant hygiene, and they will perform general operational duties across our various production plants to the highest safety standards.

The role will include;

• Operation of plant and equipment relating to the powder packing & palletisation processes as appropriate.
• Sampling of product stream.
• Monitoring & controlling of plant performance indicators to ensure consistent production of high quality product.
• Maintaining general housekeeping in the production area.
• Forklift duties as appropriate including loading and unloading containers.
• Maintain standards in the plant relating to hygiene, throughput, quality, energy efficiency and losses.
• 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 manager including, but not limited to, cleaning, reworking of bag off, etc.

Successful candidates will be required to work on a seasonal basis and may be assigned to day, evening or night shifts depending on operational requirements

 Key Requirements:

• Ideally Candidates must have a proven track record with respect to the following skills and behaviours
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Good technical ability to understand plant and processes.
• 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 members of the plant team to ensure efficient operation of the plant

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 & Inclusion

We 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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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation