Milling since 1865 Smyths Daleside are the leading manufacturer of animal feed in the Northwest of Ireland. For over 155 years, we have been making the highest quality feeds with the aim of exceeding our customers’ expectations.
We now invite applications for the following permanent position at our Ballindrait mill:
Quality Control Technician Job Ref No: SD/QCT/07/23
The Role:
To maintain and implement procedures so that feed technical and quality standards are compliant with required codes of practice.
• Day-to-day running of the QC function to ensure compliance with feed quality and safety standards;
• Daily tasks include NIR analysis of raw materials and finished feed; product durability testing; completing quality checks; ensuring production records have been correctly completed; analysing and reporting of laboratory test results; training other staff in quality procedures;
• Conduct audits and process reviews in line with established schedules and procedures;
• Manage and develop the existing HACCP system in line with legislative requirements;
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure corrective actions are put in place;
• Prepare for and facilitate independent site audits including UFAS, Tesco and Bord Bia. The Person:
• Possess/working towards a third level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Quality Management, Agriculture, or a similar relevant discipline;
• A motivated, methodical, reliable person who can demonstrate good attention to detail, work on your own initiative and be able to communicate clearly with others;
• You will have an excellent standard of IT literacy;
• Ideally you will have previous experience working within a busy production environment in a QC role or a
similar, related discipline;
• Ideally you will have previous experience of auditing and corrective action reporting;
• Ideally you will have knowledge of HACCP, quality management systems and codes of practice such as UFAS.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal F93 K447 or email hr@smythsdaleside.com
Closing date for receipt of CV’s is 5.00pm Tuesday 8th, August 2023.
