Relief Production Operator

Carbery Group; Ballineen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Carbery Group is seeking a Powder Plant Operator to support the Evaporators and Dryers operation for Whey Protein powder production. You will handle the full operation of evaporation and drying systems, plus related process equipment and documentation, ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong attention to detail, a pragmatic approach to problem solving, good teamwork, and reliable IT skills to manage in-line testing and log records.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to quality, safety and communication.
• Ability to perform to a high production standard in terms of productivity, quality and safety.
• Flexible, detail oriented and pragmatic problem-solver.
• Good team player with clear communication skills.
• Moderate level of IT ability required.

Responsibilities

• Operate evaporation and drying systems for whey protein powders (WPC, WPI, WPH, SMP) from external liquid silos and manage documentation, pumping, evaporation and storage.
• Operate all associated plant and equipment and monitor process parameters.
• Perform pasteurisation, cooling and powder storage tasks.
• Add relevant additives and conduct in-line sampling for the laboratory.
• In-line testing of chemistry parameters and recording on Qualtrace, MIS and log sheets.
• Carry out CIP of plants and supply lines and ensure effluent and water usage within parameters.
• Maintain health and safety, quality and food safety standards; identify and report plant issues for maintenance.
• Assist and run trials for R&D; participate in audits and shift meetings.
• Maintain plant hygiene and GMP; keep records for glass, cleaning and DSI.

Skills

Quality and safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Qualtrace

MIS

Pemac

Job description

Company Overview

Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.

With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers’ needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.

Your Role in Carbery’s Success

The Powder Plant (Evaporators and Dryers) Operation produces Whey Protein powder using evaporation and spray drying processes, the operators in the area are responsible for the following tasks:

How You Will Contribute

The Powder Plant (Evaporators and Dryers) Operation produces Whey Protein powder using evaporation and spray drying processes, the operators in the area are responsible for the following tasks:

• Full operation of evaporation and drying systems of WPC, WPI, WPH and SMP from external liquid silos including documentation, pumping, evaporation, drying and powder silo storage.
• Operation of all associated plant and equipment.
• Pasteurisation.
• Cooling of product.
• Powder product storage.
• Addition of relevant additives.
• In line sampling for the laboratory.
• In line testing of chemistry parameters.
• Recording and documenting all required parameters on Qualtrace, MIS and log sheets.
• CIP of all plants and supply lines as required.
• Ensure effluent and water usage are within parameters.
• Ensure health and safety rules are always adhered to.
• Ensure quality and food safety rules are always adhered to.
• Identify plant problems to avoid downgrade or product being out of specification for customers.
• Raising maintenance issues on Pemac.
• Identify plant defects, contact maintenance, and help to resolve issues and for planned maintenance.
• Assist and run trials for R&D.
• Actively involved with internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintaining plant hygiene, GMP and Food Safety standards.
• Keep glass, cleaning and DSI records.
• Monitor plant performance and make the necessary changes as required and continuous improvement projects.
• Actively involved with daily L4 board meetings and KPI’s and shift changeover meetings.
• Compliance with Atex safety within the powder plant area.
• Training of new personnel.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to understand Operator instructions (both verbal and written)
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and communication
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to perform to a high production standard in terms of productivity, quality, and safety.
• Flexible
• Good attention to detail
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused
• Good team player
• Good communication skills
• Moderate level of IT ability required.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.