Mill Operator (Production Technician)
- Wicklow, Ireland
- Mid Level
- Posted
# Mill Operator (Production Technician)
> Aureol Global Connections · Stratford Lodge, Ireland · — · Posted 2026-11-15
**Workplace:** on_site
**Department:** Recruitment Trip Manila - November 2026
## Description
**Key Responsibilities**
- Set up, operate and monitor milling, grinding, mixing, pelleting and bagging equipment.
- Follow production instructions and approved feed formulations to ensure products are manufactured accurately.
- Monitor machinery performance and production output, identifying and reporting faults or irregularities promptly.
- Carry out raw material, in-process and finished-product checks as instructed, reporting concerns to the supervisor or Quality Control team.
- Operate small-bag and half-tonne bagging equipment.
- Receive deliveries and assist with loading, unloading and movement of raw materials and finished feed.
- Operate forklifts or loaders following appropriate training and authorisation.
- Complete production records, quality checks and shift handover information accurately.
- Carry out routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance within the limits of training and authorisation.
- Maintain clean machinery and work areas to support feed hygiene and prevent contamination.
- Follow all company quality, hygiene, health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Work closely with colleagues to meet daily production requirements.
- Carry out other duties reasonably required within the mill.
## Requirements
**Essential Requirements**
- Previous experience in a feed mill, manufacturing plant or comparable production environment.
- Practical experience operating machinery and monitoring production processes.
- Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to recognise and report equipment faults.
- Previous forklift or loader operating experience.
- Good computer skills and the ability to complete accurate production records.
- Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Sufficient English to understand safety instructions, follow operating procedures and communicate clearly with colleagues.
- Ability to carry out the manual handling and other physical tasks associated with the role, using safe working methods.
- Willingness to work the required shift pattern.
- A reliable approach to work and the ability to contribute effectively as part of a team.
**Desirable Experience**
- Animal feed milling, mixing or pelleting.
- Automated production controls.
- Feed or food manufacturing quality and hygiene procedures.
- Routine machinery inspections and basic fault finding.
## Apply
[Apply at Aureol Global Connections](https://apply.workable.com/aureol-global-connections/j/B769C9BAC3/apply)
- ---
- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)
