Whey Powder Plant Operator — Training & Impact

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

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.