Process Operator

SEDAMYL; Selby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedamyl seeks several Process Operators for its Selby plant in the UK. You will operate and monitor automated processing lines handling alcohol, starch, gluten, and glucose syrups, ensuring smooth production around the clock.

The role requires safe operation, routine testing, and upkeep of documentation, with opportunities to work with maintenance teams and HACCP compliance. Training is provided to support career growth in a modern, highly automated facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food/drink manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on approach with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Able to work alone, unsupervised, for long periods.
• Be a flexible team member.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces as required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Capable of lifting heavy goods up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Operating processing/manufacturing plant safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of the process.
• Monitor and control plant and utility operations; adjust for smooth product flow.
• Retrieve samples and run tests to ensure product meets specs.
• Take remedial action when specs fail and reanalyse.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP) and record documentation.
• Manage chemicals in process, topping up and restocking as required.
• Carry out routine and non-routine cleaning tasks for hygiene.
• Assist maintenance with preventative, predictive and reactive activities.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Strong work ethic

Independent worker

Team player

Work at height

Good communication

Basic computer literacy

Manual handling 25kg

Job description

Who We Are

Owned by the Italian Frandino Group and originally founded in the 1950s as a fruit distillery,

Who We Are

Owned by the Italian Frandino Group and originally founded in the 1950s as a fruit distillery, Sedamyl has grown to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of wheat derivatives such as starches, sweeteners, proteins and alcohol for major food and industrial sectors worldwide. In 2012 the group expanded its international presence by opening a plant in Selby, UK.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking several Process Operators to join our rapidly expanding processing plant, manufacturing alcohol, starch, gluten, and glucose syrups. Our production facility is highly automated, using Scada systems, operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, you will be responsible for the effective running and monitoring of one of our designated manufacturing/processing plants, to ensure the continuous flow of the production process.

Responsibilities Include

• Operating processing/manufacturing plant, safely and efficiently according to procedure to ensure continuity of the process
• The monitoring and control of all plant and utility operations, making any necessary adjustments to ensure seem product flow
• Retrieving samples and conducting tests to ensure product meets specification requirements
• Taking remedial action when product fails to meet specifications requirements and reanalyse
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and applicable programs (e.g., HACCP) and ensuring all paperwork/documentation is accurately recorded
• Ensuring at all chemicals required in the manufacturing process are topped up and restocked as required
• Ensuring good hygiene practices are adhered to by carrying out both routine and non-routine cleaning tasks
• Assist the maintenance department with preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance activities

Skills & Knowledge

• Previous experience gained within a food/drink manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong work ethic with a hands‑on approach and ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to work alone, unsupervised, for long periods
• Be a flexible team member
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Capable of lifting heavy goods of up to 25kg of manual handing equipment