Production Operative

ForFarmers; Brydekirk; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ForFarmers in Scotland is seeking a Blends Plant Operator to run blending operations, hit production plans and maintain quality and UFAS standards. You will follow environmental/energy management systems, uphold health and safety, maintain hygiene and housekeeping, and work with colleagues across departments to minimise waste and meet the daily plan.

The role offers a full-time position on-site in the production facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with blending operations and quality control processes.
• Knowledge of relevant health & safety standards.
• Familiarity with UFAS or similar feed/food safety schemes (desirable).

Responsibilities

• To produce blends to the required specifications and maintain effective quality control in order to meet the requirements of the quality assurance scheme as specified
• Communicate to Colleagues and other departments if there are any issues in achieving the plan
• Ensure Environmental/Energy management system is followed and adhered to complying with BS EN ISO 14001/50001
• Ensure the site is held to the highest standard of H&S , any issues are communicated in a timely manner and actions completed
• Maintain site processes/standards in line with the UFAS code of practice and company procedures
• To ensure that the working area is maintained to an acceptable standard of Hygiene throughout each working day
• Run the blending operation process in an efficient manner to deliver the production plan on time
• Communicate all issue/delays against the plan to colleagues and other departments
• Proactively reduce any areas that actively are generating waste
• Maintain the routine maintenance tasks and cleaning schedules
• Optimise utilisation of site space and reduce inventory where possible

Skills

Quality control

Health & safety

Team communication

Job description

Reporting to: Blends Plant Team Leader

Reference: R9788

Summary

The Blends Plant Operator reports directly to the Blends Plant Team Leader ensuring the Plant runs at optimised efficiency/throughput whilst maintaining the company quality standards and UFAS requirements. To ensure that a high level of Health & Safety and hygiene is adhered to at all times throughout the operation.

Purpose of the Job

• To produce blends to the required specifications and maintain effective quality control in order to meet the requirements of the quality assurance scheme as specified
• Communicate to Colleagues and other departments if there are any issues in achieving the plan
• Ensure Environmental/Energy management system is followed and adhered to complying with BS EN ISO 14001/50001
• Ensure the site is held to the highest standard of H&S , any issues are communicated in a timely manner and actions completed
• Maintain site processes/standards in line with the UFAS code of practice and company procedures
• To ensure that the working area is maintained to an acceptable standard of Hygiene throughout each working day
• Run the blending operation process in an efficient manner to deliver the production plan on time
• Communicate all issue/delays against the plan to colleagues and other departments
• Proactively reduce any areas that actively are generating waste
• Maintain the routine maintenance tasks and cleaning schedules
• Optimise utilisation of site space and reduce inventory where possible

Applications

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