DSE Operator (Downstream Equipment)

Danone; Kettering; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone is seeking a DSE Operator to oversee the packaging process and maintain safe, productive operations. The role involves monitoring packing lines and palletiser robots, recording deviations and production statistics, and ensuring products meet specifications.

Candidates should communicate effectively in English, have experience in food manufacturing, and possess basic IT skills. Night and weekend work is required to support continuous production.

Qualifications

• GCSE standard or equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal English.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of food allergens and basic food hygiene.
• Working knowledge of IT systems such as MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the arrangement of the packaging process for downstream equipment.
• Monitor packing lines and palletiser robots and record deviations.
• Ensure all products packed adhere to specification.
• Record production statistics and daily information on equipment operation.
• Operate safely and troubleshoot facility equipment.

Skills

English communication

Food hygiene awareness

IT/MS Office proficiency

Self initiative

Education

GCSE standard or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category. We have record breaking teams within the Alpro group and are very proud of our successes. All operational roles are instrumental to the Team winning in all areas, especially Health and Safety.

The function of a DSE Operator is to oversee the arrangement of the packaging process of the product for the downstream equipment and maintain the production process so planned work continues in a safe and productive manner. You will be required to monitor the activity of the packing lines and palletiser robots and record deviations. Ensure all products packed adhere to specification. You will be required to record production statistics, monitor equipment operation, and record accurate information on a daily basis.

About You

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative, have strong communication skills, be able to prioritise, solve technical and complex problems and be able to work nights and weekends.

The following qualifications/skills are required:

• GCSE standard or equivalent
• Be able to communicate in written and verbal English
• Experience in working in food manufacturing environment
• Have an awareness of food allergen and basic food hygiene
• Working knowledge of IT systems such as MS Office

Desirable

• FLT licence
• HACCP trained
• COSHH trained
• Conversant with CIP (Clean In Place) processes

About Us, We offer and What's next

You will be joining a dynamic, winning team, with a keen focus on delivering in the safest way possible. You will be responsible for the safe operation and troubleshooting of the facility's equipment and instruments. Close working relationships between the Steriliser Operator and other production functions are integral to the success of this role. You will become conversant with internal processes and structures such as IWS, MES and using SQCDME Key Performance Indicators as a measure of success.