Dairy Hygiene Operator | 4-on 4-off 12-hr Shifts

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; North Devon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is a global leader in dairy. Join our Ingredients Team at Taw Valley Creamery to contribute to quality production and reliable delivery of key ingredients.

You will be part of a fast-paced site where accuracy and teamwork drive success. This operator role involves a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern, with responsibilities ranging from issue escalation and troubleshooting to continuous improvement and safe, audit-ready operations.

Qualifications

• Team player capable of working on their own initiative.
• Excellent communication and people skills for building relationships.
• Experience in food manufacturing or related environment preferred but not essential.
• Able to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail.
• Strong attitude toward quality, food safety and health & safety.
• Good IT skills, numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Escalate serious issues to the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.
• Make decisions to resolve day-to-day production issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to reduce downtime and enable pre-planned maintenance.
• Contribute to problem solving, continuous improvement, and CAPEX projects.
• Maintain hygienic, audit-ready conditions through cleaning and housekeeping.
• Ensure department paperwork is accurately completed.
• Promote a safe working environment by reporting near misses and observations.
• Assist with risk assessments and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Food manufacturing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical mindset

Quality & safety

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Job description

Arla Foods is a global leader in dairy. Join our Ingredients Team at Taw Valley Creamery to contribute to quality production and reliable delivery of key ingredients.

You will be part of a fast-paced site where accuracy and teamwork drive success. This operator role involves a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern, with responsibilities ranging from issue escalation and troubleshooting to continuous improvement and safe, audit-ready operations.