Aurivo Dairy Ingredients Ballaghaderreen Roscommon
Full time: Permanent
Aurivo Co-op is a large multi-purpose Co-operative engaged in a wide range of activities including dairy processing, liquid milk distribution, animal feed milling, retail stores, e-commerce, garden centres, livestock marketing and sports nutrition. In Aurivo our values define how we operate, employing over 600 people directly and providing employment for many others in wide range of activities including transport & distribution.
Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Laboratory Technician in Aurivo Dairy Ingredients. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to work within one of Irelands leading multi-disciplined Co-operatives. The successful candidate will be as part of a close-knit team reporting to the sites Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Milk Powder, Bulk & Retail Butter and intermediate product analysis for compliance with Specification in the Chemical Laboratory i.e. moisture, protein, fat, wettability, sediment testing, coffee stability analysis etc.
* Yoghurt Functionality Testing on Milk Powders i.e. Viscosities, pH, & sensory analysis.
* Cross testing & submitting of weekly samples for external analysis.
* Co-ordinate testing to ensure a high Quality and Compliance awareness in the Laboratory.
* Ensure compliance to all Laboratory and relevant plant wide procedures and practices.
* Maintain chemical analysis in a state of audit readiness and represent the chemical Lab in external audits.
* Provide timely information to Production and operations.
* Communicate & report results daily to the Quality Manager
* Support a work environment of continuous improvement and teamwork that supports Aurivo Dairy Ingredients Quality policy and Quality system.
* Must be willing to work flexible hours on occasion.
* Will be required to work one day of the weekend during the peak production period.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Good verbal and communication skills.
* Experience user of Microsoft Good time management & organisational skills
* High level of attention to detail
* Have a professional manner with regards to their work tasks and their interaction with fellow colleagues.
Requirements:
* Qualification in a Food Science discipline.
* Preferably 1 - 2 years experience within the Food Industry.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
* Decision-making ability coupled with the ability to work on one's own initiative, and with the minimum of supervision is required.
Application Process
The company reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received.
Please apply with an updated CV by 5.30pm 22ndJuly 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr