Process Operator, Rendering Plant

College Group; Nobber; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The College Group is recruiting a Process Operator for the Rendering Plant in Nobber. You will operate the production PLC to control processes, gather data and generate reports to support KPI delivery.

This role follows an 8-hour shift pattern across days and nights, including weekends, and requires strong attention to detail, good communication and solid computer skills to support lab sampling, data entry and equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating PLC systems.
• Ability to plan and organize workload.
• Strong computer skills and data entry.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate the PLC to control production, gather data and generate reports.
• Identify and report problems to the production supervisor.
• Achieve process capacity and KPIs.
• Hand over key information at shift transitions.
• Sample and deliver products to the lab for QC.
• Perform routine maintenance and equipment checks.
• Follow safety guidelines on-site per HSA.

Skills

PLC operation

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

College Group was founded in 1989 and currently operates from three state-of-the-art sites; Nobber in Meath, Monnery in Cavan and Newry in Down.

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Process Operator to join the Production Team in our Rendering Plant based in Nobber. This position will be an integral part of our operation and will work to maximize efficiency and support delivery of key performance indicators. The role will operate on an 8 hour shift pattern rostered over days and nights which will include weekends.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Operate the production PLC system to control production, gather data and generate reports
• Identify and report any problems to the production supervisor
• Achieve process capacity and KPIs
• Hand-over of key information at shift transitions
• Sample and deliver products to the lab for QC
• Perform general facility maintenance and house-keeping including equipment inspection and preventative maintenance
• Follow all safety guidelines and rules on-site regulated by the HSA and other regulatory authorities

Experience Required

• Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills