Student Placement Programme
Dawn Meats are running a professional work experience programme in order to give 3rd level students the opportunity to gain experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment. The idea of the placement is to allow the successful candidates to experience the day to day operations of a meat processing factory and to gain skills that will be transferable as they venture into the work place following the completion of their 3rd level course. This placement programme will encompass project work that will enhance your knowledge of the industry and will allow you to see your work implemented in the production environment.
LOCATION: Grannagh, Co.Waterford
The successful candidate will be based in our primary production will gain experience in the following areas;
- Boning Hall
- Abattoir
- Commercial Sales Office
- Lairage/Cattle Procurement
- Loading Bay
- Coldstore
- Despatch/Transport
- Health and Safety
- Human Resources
The successful candidate will possess the following key skills & attributes;
- Excellent organisation skills and time management.
- Ability to take ownership of queries/issues, bringing them to a successful conclusion.
- Enthusiastic attitude to the challenge of the role with a positive can-do approach to tasks.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Candidate must be able to work with others in cross-functional role & environment.
- Good IT Skills.
To apply, interested candidates should send a copy of their CV and cover letter to careers@dawnmeats.com
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday October 18th 2024
