Quality Control Technician

Dawn Meats Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats Group in Waterford is hiring a Quality Control Technician to join the Carrolls Cross Quality Team. You will perform hourly quality checks, collect samples, and support continuous improvement across production areas.

The role requires good English, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility to work day, evening, and mid-shift schedules, including Saturdays when scheduled. Own transport is required to access Carrolls Cross site.

Qualifications

• Good command of English required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn and flexible to support QC team.
• Able to work three shifts, with Saturday availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly quality and due diligence checks to ensure customer/spec compliance.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks in production areas.
• Record quality data and report for continuous improvement.
• Collect meat and environmental samples for microbial testing.
• Support audits and uphold 'Always Audit Ready' culture.
• Assist QC team and production staff on safety and traceability.

Skills

English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Shift work availability

Own transport

Job description

Job Description

Overview Reporting To: Technical Manager Role Type: Full time, Permanent Location: Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford Role Summary: Dawn Meats are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Technician to join the Carrolls Cross Quality Team. Working as part of the FSQ team to support the production team by ensuring that the quality of the product is tested and measured at regular daily intervals ensuring it meets all production, food safety, hygiene and customer specifications across the production areas.

Responsibilities

• Work to an hourly schedule to complete quality and due diligence checks on product, to ensure that it meets required customer and legal specifications.
• Carry out pre-start checks in production areas daily.
• Record and regularly report product quality information and feedback to quality team lead and production team shift manager for quality improvement.
• Collection of meat and environmental samples for microbial testing.
• Assist in projects as outlined by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor and/or FSQ Managers.
• QC decision making based on data collection and analysis.
• Aiding production staff where necessary regarding product safety, quality or traceability control procedures.
• To be involved with Customer & Third Party Audits.
• To ensure a culture of "Always Audit Ready" is implemented within the production area.

Qualifications

• Have good understanding of English.
• Good communicational skills.
• Team working skills.
• Have good problem-solving skills and be able to use own initiative.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be flexible and able to support QC team members.
• Be able to work a three-shift pattern and be available to work Saturdays when scheduled to do so.
• ( Days Evenings Mid-Shift )
• OWN TRANSPORT IS REQUIRED

Health & Safety

• Follow all Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 6S protocol.
• Report (to Production Manager) all incidents or accidents in the production/packaging area.