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 2,100 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: Production Operator 12 Month FTC Virginia, Co. Cavan 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 Our milk processing plant, located in Virginia, Co. Cavan has been in operation for over 50 years. We have an exciting opportunity for General Operatives, who will report to the Production Manager and will work as part of a team within the Plant. These roles will be required to work shift including weekends and nights Responsibilities Operation of plant, which includes responsibility for two (2) dryers drying EMP and MPP. Evaporation Plants. MPP Filtration and Evaporation plants. Milk Separation and Cream Despatch SMC and Milk Permeate Intake and despatch. Vegetable oil intake. Achieve agreed KPIs relating to Health and Safety, hygiene, through put, quality, energy efficiency and losses, and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. 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 manage Requirements Familiarity with manufacturing process. Good technical ability to understand plant and processes with previous plant operator experience an advantage. Ability to learn quickly, to be innovative and show initiative with respect to work processes. 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 operators to ensure efficient operation of plant 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 statu Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job /career Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Skills: Production Quality Time Management Benefits: Canteen Paid Holidays Pension