Pet Food Extrusion Operator

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dalton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Maternity/paternity/sick pay

Healthcare cashback plan

Pet food discounts

Gym discounts

Electric car scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is seeking a Machine Operative for the Extruder department at our manufacturing site near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The role focuses on controlling extrusion to produce dog, cat and small animal kibble to exact specifications.

Training will be provided to run the line independently; you will perform pre-start checks and uphold high food-safety standards while working shifts. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a same / similar role within Manufacturing.
• Good literacy and numerical skills; able to report clearly in English.
• Be capable of manual handling tasks in a warm and loud environment, lifting up to 25kg.
• Live within 30 mile radius of YO7 3HE and have transport.

Responsibilities

• Extrude a variety of animal food (dog, cat, small animal kibble) following the recipe.
• Oversee blending, mixing and cooking to ensure kibble meets specifications (size, shape, weight).
• Carry out pre-start area checks to ensure safe ways of working are followed.
• Conduct hourly production checks and report issues to the Team Leader.
• Support training to run the line independently as needed.
• Maintain high quality during production, complying with food safety legislation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English literacy

Manual handling

Education

Basic education

Job description

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is seeking a Machine Operative for the Extruder department at our manufacturing site near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The role focuses on controlling extrusion to produce dog, cat and small animal kibble to exact specifications.

Training will be provided to run the line independently; you will perform pre-start checks and uphold high food-safety standards while working shifts. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.