About the Role
We have a great opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to cover Maternity Leave in our Kerry site in Charleville, Co. Cork.
This is a full-time, seasonal role with a 3-cycle shift pattern consisting of 0800-1600/1600-1200/1200-0800 plus a shift allowance of 25%.
In our Kerry Ingredients site in Charleville, we have around 140 employees and produce articles like skim milk powder for the infant and nutritional sector, functional dairy ingredients for the confectionary industry, and cheese powders for the savoury snack market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analysing raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples across the in-process lab.
* Carrying out all laboratory activities in line with GLP and in-house requirements.
* Complying with GLP/GMP and safety requirements at all times.
* Assisting with ensuring the laboratory is adequately stocked with consumables necessary to carry out analyses.
* Recording data relevant to each test and results, and keeping records up to date, clear, and legible.
* Performing basic instrument calibration, maintenance, and completion of associated records.
* Participation in proficiency testing within scope of laboratory accreditations.
* Maintaining the laboratory in a clean and well-organised status at all times.
Requirements:
* Lab experience desirable but not essential.
* Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative.
* Proven ability to work within a quality control function with attention to detail and compliance.
* Ability to multitask.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to deal with auditors and external parties as required.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland:
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market-leading dairy brands.
Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China.