General Operative

Company description:
Tirlán 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, Tirlán 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, Tirlán now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Ireland’s 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. Tirlán has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirlán 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:

General Operative 
Clonroche
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, 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
A vacancy has arisen within Tirlán for the position of a General Operative, based in Clonroche Mill, Co. Wexford and reporting to the Feed Mill Manager. This role will involve shift and weekend work and candidates are required to be flexible in their working hours.  On the job training will be provided.  

Responsibilities
?    To carry out plant operational roles as prioritised by the Feed Mill Manager;
?    To provide holiday cover as required across all plant operational functions;
?    To support the production requirements of the Feed mill by working as part of a highly committed and efficient team;
?    Adhering to Company and statutory hygiene, quality, safety and environmental policies and standards;
?    Communicating and recording data as required; and
?    Ensuring the plant area is clean and tidy at all times.

Requirements
?    2+ years manufacturing experience preferably in a high volume manufacturing environment;
?    Interest and knowledge of feed ingredients and products is a distinct advantage;
?    Flexibility and a positive attitude with a problem solving approach;
?    Willingness to continuously improve and adapt based on business requirements;
?    Experience with working towards established KPI’s and LEAN principles;
?    Experience in operating within, and delivering on, the highest quality standards in the manufacturing sector;
?    Good PC skills and a strong technical ability to understand plant and processes;
?    Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work well under pressure;
?    Ability to cope with multiple tasks and priorities in a fast moving environment.

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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Profile description: A vacancy has arisen within Tirlán for the position of a General Operative, based in Clonroche Mill, Co. Wexford and reporting to the Feed Mill Manager. This role will involve shift and weekend work and candidates are required to be flexible in their working hours.  On the job training will be provided.

Skills:
Manufacturing Production Operations