Cheese & Whey Production Operator – 3 On/3 Off Shifts

Dale Farm; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dale Farm Cooperative invites applications for a Production Process Operative to join the Bulk Cheese and Whey team. You will help ensure safe, efficient production of cheese and whey products on a 3 on 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

The role requires a background in food manufacturing, a hands-on approach and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Training and development are included in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent (inc English and Maths).
• A minimum of 1 years’ relevant food manufacturing / FMCG experience.
• A demonstrable technical skill set – mechanical, electrical or electronic.
• Strong communication skills both verbal, written and computerised.
• Clearly demonstrate an ability to communicate to and work with to a range of internal and external stakeholders professionally and effectively.
• Food Hygiene / Safety Level 2
• HACCP level 2
• Working knowledge of a Cheese or Whey Production Process.
• Working knowledge of Scada systems.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Follow health and safety rules and company policies. Participate in the production risk assessments and method statements for those tasks performed.
• Quality Control: Check products for defects and ensure quality.
• Operate Machinery: In accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments/Method Statements.
• Monitor Production: Adjusting production lines as needed to avoid downtime.
• Material Handling: Assist and support all the production teams in loading and unloading materials and products where suitable qualified.
• Troubleshoot: Analyse production line and machinery performance for issues, resolve these issues or report issues.
• Record Keeping: Keep accurate records of production activities to comply with company and legislative requirements.
• Cleaning: Strictly follow the departments cleaning schedule and support other functions as deemed necessary by Line Management.
• Process Improvement: Help improve production processes.
• Training: Fully embrace all training for the role and be prepared to cross train within the department to support the Factory targets.
• Other Duties: Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Line Management.

Skills

1 year experience

Technical skills (mechanical/electical

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

SCADA systems

Education

3 GCSEs or equivalent (incl English & Maths)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Dale Farm Cooperative invites applications for a Production Process Operative to join the Bulk Cheese and Whey team. You will help ensure safe, efficient production of cheese and whey products on a 3 on 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

The role requires a background in food manufacturing, a hands-on approach and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Training and development are included in a fast-paced environment.