Production / Process Operative

If youre a flexible, dynamic individual seeking a new challenge within a forward-thinking and ambitious company, then this could be the opportunity for you! Were currently recruiting for Production / Process Operatives to join our friendly Production team based in Crediton.Hours for this role are averaged at 42 hours per week and the working pattern is based on 12-hour shifts rotating across a continental shift pattern which includes days / nights and weekends within a 4-week cycle.Production / Process Operative ResponsibilitiesEnsure the safe and compliant manufacture of products under the management of the Shift ManagerCarry out production and processing activities by operating, monitoring, and managing process and packaging machinery, including required production checking in line with Company SOPs and GMPConduct audits, defined sampling and testing routines, and undertake relevant checksEnsure effective handover at the start and end of every shiftHealth & Safety duties, including the reporting of all accidents and hazards, performing tasks in a safe manner according to Risk Assessments, SOPs and formalised training and wearing appropriate PPEProduction Only Manage packaging and product waste appropriately (i.e. segregation, storage and reduction)Reporting of any product and packaging issues (e.g. damage, non-conforming, missing items)Performing defined sampling and testing, and undertaking relevant checksEnsure all items and materials are stored in the correct mannerProcess Only Weighing & testing incoming milk & skimFollows recipe to mix ingredients into Almix systemOperates Plantmaster systemLoading out of cream collection vehiclesProduction / Process Operative RequirementsExperience of/ability to operate process machinery within strict processing guidelines whilst complying with food safety requirementsPrevious experience gained within a food manufacturing environment would be advantageousStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAble to work within time constraints and prioritise/manage own workload to ensure that targets are achieved in this fast-moving environment which is subject to changeProblem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work in a cross functional roleA proactive, flexible approach to work and a high level of accuracy and commitmentBenefits 8 % employer pension contributionCareer OpportunitiesHoliday Purchase SchemeCycle to Work SchemeMedical benefits SchemeSubsidised CanteenChristmas Hamper / VoucherEmployee Benefits PlatformDiscretionary Bonus schemeEmployee Assistance Programme14 days off shift within a 4 week cycleAbout UsCrediton Dairy is one of the UKs leading dairy drinks businesses producing an extensive range of branded and own label fresh flavoured and functional chilled milk drinks, iced coffee and long life milks and creams. We supply nearly all of the UKs major supermarkets as well as leading foodservice, convenience and wholesale businesses.TPBN1_UKTJ