Seasonal Plant Operator- Primary Ingredients

Seasonal Plant Operator - Primary Ingredients

Reporting to: Production Manager/Shift Manager

Location: Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Business Sector: Ingredients - Primary Ingredients - Panel Room

Overview:
To train and become proficient in all aspects of running a Powder Plant and associated processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Run automated systems including separation/pasteurisation, evaporation and dryer machinery to produce dairy powders.
2. Maximise throughput and quality in line with customer specification.
3. Hourly testing of products to ensure customer specification and targets are achieved.
4. Follow all Arrabawn GMPs/SOPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitary requirements.
5. Record results and production parameters to ensure product traceability and HACCP requirements are achieved.
6. Monitor processes and take necessary corrective actions where necessary to maintain production targets.
7. Cleaning in Place (CIP) at appropriate intervals and maintain good hygiene standards in the plant.
8. Maintain all records for traceability and hygiene. Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and shared areas.
9. To maintain a safe environment, report any accidental discharges and health & safety incidents immediately. Ensure strict adherence to zoning procedures.
10. The role will also require manual handling and lifting duties and may also require fork lift truck driving.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:

1. 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar role is desirable.
2. Experience with dairy ingredients manufacturing would be a key advantage.
3. The ability to operate computer screens and run a manufacturing process.
4. Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with experience working with mechanised and/or automated production environment.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to concentrate for long intervals monitoring process via panel room monitors and plant observations.
6. Ability to think logically and solve problems to undertake root cause analysis for issues arising from production process.
7. Ability to multi-task.
8. General PC literacy.
9. Hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP), Food handling and Chemical Awareness knowledge.
10. High motivation who works well without supervision.
11. Team-worker with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
12. Good documentation skills.
13. A high level of flexibility, motivation and the ability to work on own initiative.