About the job
As a our new Production Operative at our Taw Valley site you will play an integral part in the production of our fantastic Cheese products. Working as part of a high-performance team, reporting into the Production Team Leader the successful candidate will be working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & night shift pattern covering both sides of the shift).
Key responsibilities:
Resolving day-to-day production issues & making process equipment available for maintenance. Operating, monitoring & cleaning processing equipment – Cheese vats, Blockformers, blockmaster, milk pasteurisers. Ensuring department is always audit ready (Cleaning, hygiene, food safety, paperwork) Monitor and review the process to ensure department KPI’s are achieved and that any deviations from standard are recorded and communicated to the Production Team Leader. Work closely with maintenance and other members of the team to ensure lost time due to breakdowns is minimized. Maintain a safe working environment by raising near misses, environmental and behavioral safety observations. Using LEAN tools for problem solving and identifying any CI opportunities. Support completion of risk assessments and standard operating procedures. Ensure procedures, sampling and testing are performed daily. Fill out MDE ensuring relevant information is captured correctly.
Benefits
Competitive salary Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6% Free on-site parking On-site canteen Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!
Skills & experience
Experience in a similar position preferred, although full training will be given.
In addition you will have the following skills:
Ability to support a team and make decisions to protect quality and food safety. Flexible, having to cover 2 sides of the shift covering holiday/sickness. Ability to self-motivate and take accountability for own tasks. Ability to work in an organized and methodical manor, following company procedures. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills and able to form good working relationships Excellent numeracy and literacy Excellent IT skills Excellent attention to detail
Application
Please submit applications via the Arla careers page no later than 10th February 2025. The position offers an exciting and challenging workday with excellent opportunities for development.
Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.
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