Job Description
Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,300 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description: Seasonal General Operator Ballyragget, Kilkenny About Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, 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 We are recruiting forSeasonal General Operators 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. This is a seasonal role and therefore, a high level of flexibility is required.The Seasonal General Operator will be assigned to day, evening or night shifts depending on operational requirements. The Ballyragget season is dependent on milk volumes and can run until mid November. Responsibilities The Seasonal General Operator 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 responsibilities will include: Operation of plant and equipment relating to the powder packing & palletisation processes. 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. Requirements Familiarity with manufacturing processes Good technical ability to understand plant and processes Candidate must be available from early February until the end of the season Ability to learn quickly, to be innovative and show initiative 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 operations Closing date for applications: Fri 8th November 2024 Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you?! Then why not register your experience & sign up for career /careers. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tirln embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential. At Tirln, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. At Tirln our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirln owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln is a Values Based Organisation - Skills: Manufacturing Problem Solving Production Benefits: Canteen Gym Paid Holidays Parking