OUR STORY:

We have been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. We have an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family none-the-less. We love working with committed and inspiring people to create something our grandparents would be proud of. From our proud family heritage, hard work and passion for quality, we at Keogh’s Farm are committed to producing Ireland’s finest potatoes, crisps, and snacks that are truly…Grown with Love in Ireland.

SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES/ EXPERIENCE:

• Leaving Cert qualification or related on the job experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to multitask and display exceptional organisational skills.
• Self-starter with the capability to show drive and resilience to take initiative in a demanding environment.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with strong attention to detail.
• Team-player with cross functional collaboration.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From €27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• You must have your own transport as Keogh’s Crisps is not on a regular public transport route.

Work Location: In perso

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Quality Control Operative – Deputy is a support role to the QC Operatives and will provide cover if a QC operative is on annual leave, out sick and when assistance is required in QC. Your main duties will be working in Production at all other times
Responsible for performing quality inspection work in the Crisping House, ensuring that food products are fit for purpose; that they are produced safely, legally and are of the quality and standard expected by management and customers alike. Working as part of a team under the supervision of the Production Manager carrying out several tasks within the same shift, you can be starting, operating, tending, stopping, and cleaning machines. You will be applying practical skills, working quickly, accurately and with excellent attention to detail with full concentration at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhering to HACCP practices at all times.
• Operating and monitoring the Quality Control Table / Intake Quality Control Table.
• Rejecting out-of-specification product.
• Ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Carrying out daily quality testing on raw and finished product as outlined by the Quality Assurance Manager in accordance with the Production Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Checking and verifying quality control procedures from the raw material stage through to the finished product.
• Reporting and addressing issues of quality and safety.
• Developing the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency of flavour, colour and texture in large quantities.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and adhering to the company’s Safety Statement at all times; identifying any risks/hazards or faulty equipment and reporting them to the Production Manager, Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager immediately.