Quality Control Technician

About the role

Dawn Meats is recruiting a Quality Control Technician for its Carrolls Cross site in County Waterford, reporting to the Technical Manager. Working as part of the FSQ team, the role supports the production team by testing and measuring product quality at regular daily intervals so that it meets production, food safety, hygiene and customer specifications across the production areas. The position is full time and permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Complete quality and due diligence checks on products according to an hourly schedule, ensuring they meet customer and legal specifications.
• Carry out pre-start checks in production areas each day.
• Record and regularly report product quality information and feedback to the quality team lead and the production shift manager to support quality improvement.
• Collect meat and environmental samples for microbial testing.
• Assist in projects set out by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor and/or FSQ managers.
• Make QC decisions based on data collection and analysis.
• Aid production staff on product safety, quality and traceability procedures.
• Take part in customer and third-party audits and help maintain an "always audit ready" culture in the production area.

Required profile

• Good understanding of English and good communication skills.
• Team-working skills, keen attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Flexible, able to support other QC team members.
• Own transport is required.
• Available to work a three-shift pattern (days, evenings, mid-shift) and to work Saturdays when scheduled.