Production Operative

ADM; Corby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Production Operative in a dynamic environment focused on health and safety, food quality, and cost control. This role involves supporting the milling team and ensuring production requirements are met while maintaining high standards. You will engage in various responsibilities, from adhering to safety protocols to participating in training programs for career advancement. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity, continuous learning, and personal growth, offering excellent career opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Subsidized health & fitness offers

Flexible work time models

Career development programs

Mental Health Aware training

Support for maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Good IT skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience in the food or manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health & safety and food safety standards.
• Maintain production records and assist with cleaning schedules.
• Engage in training programs and support the milling team.

Skills

I.T skills (Microsoft applications)

Problem solving skills

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Experience in food or manufacturing industry

Education

GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science

Job description

Job Description

Your Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative based in Corby, Northamptonshire. The main purpose of this role is to support the site milling team to achieve production requirements including a high standard of health & safety, food safety, high quality (to include minimal waste) and cost control. The longer-term purpose is to gain the skills to be able to progress into a the role in the milling team.

Your Responsibilities

• Working safely at all times with particular focus on adhering to ADM life critical standards
• Carefully following procedures that help to ensure high standards of food safety and product quality
• Ensuring production requirements of ‘manually added’ ingredients are prepared and produced in line with production requirements. This includes handling, weighing and tipping of raw materials.
• Completion of cleaning and hygiene requirements as per the allocated schedule.
• Maintain a high focus on any site KPI targets relevant to the job (e.g. – Food safety complaints, maximise throughput & minimise downtime, waste/rework etc…)
• Laboratory testing of wheat and flour samples to ensure high quality standards
• Effective communication with all departments to ensure efficient operations
• Maintain accurate production records and completion of all relevant paperwork
• Completion of any identified training and an expectation that development programmes such as the 7 Flour Millers exams, will be taken.
• Assistance to the milling team/warehouse team when not tipping manually added products.
• Provide shift cover for site operative team during periods of sickness or absence which may include night and weekend shifts.
• Positively engage in the site Health, Safety and environment culture, reporting any deficiencies in these areas.

Your Profile

• Good I.T skills (Microsoft applications)
• Problem solving skills
• Good time management
• Mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience within the food or manufacturing industry
• GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science at a minimum grade ‘C’ or above

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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