Job title: Quality Assurance Technician
Location: Midleton Distillery
Contract: Permanent
About Irish Distillers
Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets around the world.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent position of Quality Assurance Technician, reporting to the QES Lab Team Lead in Midleton Distillery.
Purpose
The main purpose of this role is to conduct laboratory analysis associated with Midleton Distillery including analysis of raw materials, intermediates and final products (spirits and animal feeds), environmental and utilities analysis. In addition, the role involves projects for continual improvement in the laboratory as well as projects to improve plant performance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting laboratory analysis according to laboratory procedures and arranging for external analysis
* Writing test reports and trending of data where required
* Identifying and communication of incidents and non-conformances when laboratory analysis results and site specifications and procedures are not met
* Lead laboratory investigations into non-conforming results
* Ensuring that all laboratory procedures are adhered to
* Adhering to occupational health and safety risk assessment and ensuring that Health & Safety is a priority in the laboratory
* Providing KPI (Key Performance Indicator) information
* Write, review and update laboratory procedures and records
* Maintaining laboratory supplies; chemicals, consumables and stationery
* Conducting projects; including carrying out research, laboratory analysis and reporting of results
* Implementation of continual improvement in the laboratory including new and improved methods of analysis
* Liaising with manufacturers on equipment services and calibrations and documentation as required
* Member of the QSE Internal Audit Team and Housekeeping & Hygiene Audit Team
* Maintain Laboratory to a high housekeeping standard
Skills and attributes required
* 3rd level qualification in Science /Food Science
* Previous relevant laboratory experience working in a laboratory within ISO/BRC/ GMP environment
* Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO22000 and ISO14001
* Experience working with electronic documentation systems e.g. LIMS, LES
* Excellent scientific knowledge
* Excellent analytical skills, high level of attention to detail required
* Experience in writing reports and trending of data
* Good organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced production laboratory
* Proactive approach to Health & Safety
* Team player with excellent communication skills, Self-Starter, highly motivated
Skills and attributes desirable
* Knowledge of brewing and distilling
* Trained in Sensory Evaluation
* Trained internal auditor
We’re looking for someone with flexibility in their working hours, as this role will include weekends.
WHAT WE OFFER
We understand our people are our special ingredient. We treat our employees with respect and offer an environment that is engaging, supportive and collaborative. Some of offerings include;
Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
Product allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice
To learn more about our careers, go to our careers page www.irishdistillers.ie/careers
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