Milk Intake Laboratory Technician
Food Ingredients, Bailieborough Site
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.
With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world's foremost 'blue chip' companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Group's Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
We are now seeking applications for the position of Milk Intake Laboratory Technician based in Bailieborough. Reporting to the Milk Transport Manager, Food Ingredients, the successful candidate will have responsibility for:
• Efficient operation of all aspects of the milk intake lab
• Maintaining & improving standards of quality, hygiene & safety
• Testing all milk, skim, buttermilk, whey, wpc, standardised milk, fat filled milk and cream silos for pH, acidity, fat, temperature, etc.
• Analysing incoming and outgoing loads in conformance to Lakeland Dairies and customer specifications.
• Carrying out investigative sampling and testing to improve product quality and hygiene standards.
• Maintaining GLP, good Health & Safety practice and laboratory ISO documentation; ensuring the laboratory is clean and tidy.
Key Competencies:
Individual:. The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a high level of attention to detail. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as interaction with people in other functions will be essential. Those interested in applying for this position should have the flexibility to work both shifts and weekends as required by the business.
Experience: Previous relevant experience is desirable for this position.
Educational: The Ideal candidate is required to have a third level qualification in a related discipline together with a high level of computer skills.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 20/10/2022
Lakeland Dairies Limited is an equal opportunities employerLakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at or email
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Wellness program
Work Location: In person