Flavor Factory Operator: Process & Quality

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Technical Operator for our Peterborough, UK manufacturing facility. You will operate processing and packing equipment, following recipes, batch cards and SOPs to support a safe, efficient production line.

This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude and good literacy and numeracy. You will monitor quality, adjust parameters, maintain records, and work with a team to improve performance and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing/production, food and drinks preferred.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (English & Maths).
• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing and packing equipment with recipe management and SOPs.
• Inspect safety (LOTO) and quality (HACCP/GMP) parameters.
• Start up and shut down procedures, monitor processes for quality and productivity.
• Prepare batch records, quality records and productivity reports.
• Adjust process parameters and demonstrate impact on product quality.
• Perform Autonomous Maintenance, cleaning, inspection and lubrication.
• Identify equipment abnormalities and drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Work independently or in a team to eliminate losses and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible

Literacy and numeracy

Education

English & Maths O’level/GCSE equivalent

Job description

McCormick & Company is seeking a Technical Operator for our Peterborough, UK manufacturing facility. You will operate processing and packing equipment, following recipes, batch cards and SOPs to support a safe, efficient production line.

This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude and good literacy and numeracy. You will monitor quality, adjust parameters, maintain records, and work with a team to improve performance and reduce downtime.