Hygiene & Hand Stacking Operator - Arla Foods Ingredients Taw Valley

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major dairy producer in Devon is seeking a Hygiene & Hand Stacking Operator to maintain high hygiene standards and quality during production shifts. You will be responsible for stacking bags and cleaning processes, contributing to continuous improvement and safety. Essential training includes food safety and use of specialized equipment. Join a cooperative dedicated to sustainability and quality in dairy production.

Benefits

26.5 days holiday per year

Commitment to sustainability

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Food Safety level 2 with HACCP training is essential.
• Experience in using a vacuum lifter.
• Training in automated floor scrubber operation.

Responsibilities

• Stack 25kg bags for dispatch according to quality standards.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained during cleaning schedules.
• Report any process deviations to the Team Leader.
• Contribute to daily review meetings for continuous improvement.
• Complete mandatory training courses to keep skills updated.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Good communication skills

Numeracy and literacy

Ability to self-motivate

Tools

Vacuum lifter

Automated floor scrubber

Fork lift truck

Job description

Hygiene & Hand Stacking Operator - Arla Foods Ingredients, Taw Valley

Location: Devon, GB

We’re one of the world’s biggest dairy producers. Join our team in production making world class permeate powder, and you'll contribute to making food that is loved by millions.

AFI Taw Valley produces 18000 tons of permeate powder and 4000 tons of whey protein concentrate using membrane, evaporator and drying technology. Our customers use the products as ingredients in foods and dry blend products, and therefore have high demands for quality, hygiene and food safety standards. Our whey raw material comes from award winning cheddar cheese made here at Taw valley.

The hygiene and hand stacking operator role will involve a shift pattern of 4 days on 4 days off shift basis (days only, 06:00-18:00). 26.5 days holiday per year.

The role’s main responsibilities will be:

• Stacking of 25kg bags using a vacuum lifter to prepare & dispatch pallets of demineralized ‘dry blend’ permeate powder to the expected quality standards.
• As a Hygiene Operator, you will work be working to a cleaning schedule to ensure our high care areas meet strict standards of hygiene at all times.
• Perform scheduled daily cleaning tasks, but also use own initiative to complete additional cleaning tasks to strive for continuous improvement of standards.
• Record & Report Process Deviations to the Team Leader, especially relating to hygiene standards.
• Make suggestions on how hygiene standards can be improved by engineering out common deviations.
• Contribute to daily review meetings, problems solves and other CI activities in order to drive improvement.
• Maintain a safe working environment by raising near misses, risk observations, environmental observations and behavioral safety observations.
• Contribute to completion of risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
• Complete mandatory and job required training courses so that skills are kept up to date.
• Deliver Objectives set out in annual Dialogue reviews.

Essential job required training:

• Use of vacuum lifter
• Automated floor scrubber
• Food Safety level 2 with HACCP.
• Daily log sheet completion
• Standard operating procedures

Preferred/optional training:

• Fork lift truck training (counter balance)
• First aid
• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for own tasks.
• Ability to work in an organized and methodical manner, following company procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment towards production requirements.
• Key safe behaviors, see it, sort it, report it.
• Good communication skills and able to form good working relationships
• Good numeracy and literacy

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.