Quality Control Technician

The Kepak Group are looking to recruit a Quality Control Technician for our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan.

This is an excellent position for a Food Science individual who is looking for an excellent role within a very supportive environment. McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is one of the oldest traditional pig slaughtering, processing and bacon curing company in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hourly product checks on production line

• Ensure product is produced to the customer specifications.
• Perform routine traceability product checks
• Investigating and reporting and non-conforming material in production areas
• Prepare export pre-shipment reviews for DAFM
• Specification administration
• Conducting GMP/Glass and Hard Plastic Audits within the laboratory and production areas
• Partake in any additional projects that will improve the QA area
• Carry out Trichinella testing in line with DAFM requirements
• Stock control for all laboratory equipment and chemicals
• Sample preparation for External laboratory

Requirements

• Food Science/Food Technology qualification or related
• Previous experience working in a food environment would be a distinct advantage
• Written and spoken English fluency
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Office
• Flexibility as this role includes shift work

Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Employee discount platform
• Pension scheme
• Discounted health insurance
• Free parking