24/7 Process Operator – Automated Food Production

SEDAMYL; Selby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedamyl seeks several Process Operators for its Selby plant in the UK. You will operate and monitor automated processing lines handling alcohol, starch, gluten, and glucose syrups, ensuring smooth production around the clock.

The role requires safe operation, routine testing, and upkeep of documentation, with opportunities to work with maintenance teams and HACCP compliance. Training is provided to support career growth in a modern, highly automated facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food/drink manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on approach with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Able to work alone, unsupervised, for long periods.
• Be a flexible team member.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces as required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Capable of lifting heavy goods up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Operating processing/manufacturing plant safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of the process.
• Monitor and control plant and utility operations; adjust for smooth product flow.
• Retrieve samples and run tests to ensure product meets specs.
• Take remedial action when specs fail and reanalyse.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP) and record documentation.
• Manage chemicals in process, topping up and restocking as required.
• Carry out routine and non-routine cleaning tasks for hygiene.
• Assist maintenance with preventative, predictive and reactive activities.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Strong work ethic

Independent worker

Team player

Work at height

Good communication

Basic computer literacy

Manual handling 25kg

Job description

Sedamyl seeks several Process Operators for its Selby plant in the UK. You will operate and monitor automated processing lines handling alcohol, starch, gluten, and glucose syrups, ensuring smooth production around the clock.

The role requires safe operation, routine testing, and upkeep of documentation, with opportunities to work with maintenance teams and HACCP compliance. Training is provided to support career growth in a modern, highly automated facility.