Process Operator

Hours: Full-time, 42hrs per week (Salary is based on 12hr continental shift pattern). Current working hours: Mon – Fri on 8hr rotating shifts, Days (06:00-14:00), Lates (14:00 – 22:00), Nights (22:00 – 06:00)

Reporting to: Team Manager

Job Req: R8221

We are currently recruiting a Process Operator to work as part of the mill shift production team. You would be working across all production disciplines.

You will be a fully trained mill operator who is able to press and blend within the mill and perform all other production tasks, carry out first level fault finding and rectification on production plant equipment, assisting your Shift Team as required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the manufacturing output by running the blend and press plants.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards at optimum output.
• Ensure that safe working practices are implemented.
• Utilise plant to achieve efficient use of resources.
• Attend to the data transfer required for OEE, SAP and other production records.
• Keep the mill clean and tidy and adopt good 5S working practices.
• Carry out routine plant maintenance.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in the industry or similar production/manufacturing environment.
• Good communicator, ability to communicate at different levels.
• Some knowledge of plant processes.

About ForFarmers

ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. A lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into producing animal feed.

Benefits of Working for ForFarmers UK

• Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions).
• Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.

Please make us aware if you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

About Us

We believe in the future of farming, what about you?

ForFarmers is the European market leader in the feed industry and plays a vital part in the value chain of food production. Our main challenge is how to feed a growing population sustainably.

We are continuously looking for talent with the ambition to work with us for the future of farming. Our culture is open and friendly, professional and business-like, creative and entrepreneurial. If you are looking for an opportunity to progress your career and work for an innovative and fast-moving organisation, then ForFarmers may just be the employer for you.