Pet Food Extrusion Operator & FLT Driver

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Pension enhanced

Life assurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Healthcare cashback

Pet product discounts

Onsite parking

Job summary

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is recruiting a Production Operative / Fork Lift Truck Driver for our Extruder department at the Thirsk-based site. You will help produce dog, cat and small animal kibble to strict specifications and support the extrusion process end-to-end.

Training will be provided on all aspects of the process. The role includes 48 hours per week with rotating day and night shifts, and will involve lifting up to 25kg in a warm, noisy factory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within Manufacturing.
• FLT / Counter balance experience desirable but training provided.
• Live within 30 miles of YO7 3HE and have own transport.
• Good literacy and numerical skills in English.
• Able to lift up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Extrude animal food to specification ensuring size, shape and weight meet guidelines.
• Follow nutritionally formulated recipe and maintain quality across the line.
• Perform pre-start checks and report issues to Team Leader.
• Carry out hourly production checks and maintain safe working practices.
• Support training on process tasks as needed.

Skills

FLT / Counterbalance experience

English literacy

Numerical skills

Manual handling

Job description

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is recruiting a Production Operative / Fork Lift Truck Driver for our Extruder department at the Thirsk-based site. You will help produce dog, cat and small animal kibble to strict specifications and support the extrusion process end-to-end.

Training will be provided on all aspects of the process. The role includes 48 hours per week with rotating day and night shifts, and will involve lifting up to 25kg in a warm, noisy factory environment.