Quality Assurance

Kiernan Milling Unlimited Company are currently seeking Quality Assurance to support our daily animal feed production operationsfor their farm at Granard Co. Longford N39C960. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance for sampling, compliance checks, and raw material monitoring with essential hands-on industrial cleaning across the processing plant. You will play a vital role in preventing cross-contamination, ensuring compliance with feed safety standards (UFAS / FEMAS), and maintaining a clean, safe mill environment.Key Responsibilities• Take routine samples of incoming raw materials (grains, meals, liquids) and finished feed products for moisture, particle size, and visual quality checks.• Inspect delivery vehicles for cleanliness and freedom from contamination prior to unloading.• Complete daily QA logs, temperature/humidity checks, and trace-ability documentation in line with mill quality standards.• Ensure flushing and line-cleaning protocols are strictly followed between different feed batches• Clean and wash down mixers, elevators, augers, bins, and bagging lines during batch changes or scheduled maintenance shutdowns.• Perform continuous dust management (sweeping, industrial vacuuming, scraping) across mill floors, platforms, gantries, and storage bays to reduce pest risks and explosion hazards.Requirements• Background in quality control, hygiene/cleaning, agricultural production, or food/feed manufacturing is preferred.• Excellent eye for detail, accurate record-keeping, and a clear understanding of hygiene standards in animal nutrition.Remuneration for this role is €36,605 per annum based on 39 hours per week. If you feel you have the relevant qualifications, please apply in confidence with your CV to [email protected]