Dairy Process Operator

Leprino is seeking to appoint a Dairy Processing Operative on a permanent basis. The role is based at the Magheralin site working within the Production department. The position requires compliance with PSOPs and safe working practices. By monitoring product and process performance and carrying out all necessary quality tests, make appropriate process and quality adjustments to ensure product compliance with internal and external standards. Effectively communicate with all appropriate personnel within your sphere of responsibility.

Why Leprino? Leprino is the world's largest Mozzarella producer, and you will have the chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Our success is built on the dedication of our incredible employees, and we believe in sharing that success with you. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal! Your impact will be noticed and appreciated, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses: Your hard work deserves to be rewarded
• Enhanced holidays & family friendly policies
• Life Assurance & access to health cash plan schemes: We care about your well-being
• Employee Assistance Programs & Wellness Incentives: Supporting you in every step of your journey
• Employee Engagement and Experience: including staff activities, fundraising events, employee discounts and much more

The successful candidates will be required to:

• Cheese Production: Ensure that UF and Packing department personnel are advised as soon as possible of any production issues that may have process implications for their department
• Packing: Assist QA operators in product release / hold duties when requested by your Team Leader.
• String Process: pack and accurately label string/shred products
• Effectively operate string/shred equipment
• Assist QA operators in product release / hold duties when requested by your Team Leader.
• Required to work within high and low care production areas
• Use of HMI (Human Machine Interface) data systems for operation of equipment
• Regular wash, clean downs of equipment to ensure required hygiene standards
• Dissembling equipment, placing items in COP (clean off Place) tank and hosing and foaming all other equipment and area which requires working with chemicals, high noise levels and humid conditions
• Will be required to cover in all areas of production/processing areas as and when required by the business.
• Carry out and comply with all company policies, procedures and instructions and any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by the company.

The successful candidates must have:

• Essential:
• Physically capable of regularly handling up to 10kg boxes and lifting up to 25kg weight where required.
• A level of agility is required to permit access to all areas of plant and equipment.
• Demonstrate competent numeracy and literacy skills
• Minimum of 6 months relevant work experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of standards, equipment and/or processes within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and what constitutes a safe place of work.
• Good communication skills
• Able to maintain accurate records
• Able to display initiative and apply problem solving & planning skills
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Committed to quality
• Self-motivated & Teamwork oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Demonstrate trust and respect for others.
• Desirable:
• English, Maths GCSE/O Level or equivalent min of C Grade
• Relevant experience in food / dairy manufacturing and production
• Knowledge of equipment and processes within the food / dairy production environment