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]