Production Operative - Stourton

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Operative to join their team at a state-of-the-art dairy facility. This role involves working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, where you will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of production lines for high-quality dairy products. You will conduct quality inspections, handle machinery, and maintain safety standards while working in a collaborative environment. If you have a background in FMCG and a passion for quality, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a leading dairy brand and be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or related industry is essential.
• Food hygiene certificate is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines to ensure targets are met.
• Perform quality inspections and maintain safety conditions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding instructions

Experience in FMCG

Food hygiene certificate

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Tools

SAP process order management

SCADA

OEE

SPC

Job description

As our new Production Operative at our Stourton Dairy you will play an integral part in the production of our fantastic dairy products which include Cravendale milk. Working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern rotating continental covering both days and nights you will monitor the running of our production lines ensuring key targets are achieved.

Things we love to tell you about our Stourton site

• Our Stourton Dairy/Creamery was opened in 2004 and produces milk, creams, custards and cottage cheese
• Brands such as Cravendale and Arla BOB are produced at our Stourton site
• The daily raw milk intake at Stourton is 2.2m Litres
• The site has around 900 members of staff with 2 process colleagues who have a combined service of over 100 years!

About the job

• Full time, 4 on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (2 days and 2 nights)
• Daily operation of container filling/labelling machinery safely and efficiently to produce top quality products
• Report and/or correct safety issues. Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product. Quality checks to include, codes, seals and weights
• Responsible for proper and accurate product/package/code changes
• Perform all filling/labelling operator CIP duties and surface foaming with mechanical cleaning for all other areas in accordance with specified cleaning schedules
• Perform simple preventative maintenance, i.e. clean, inspect, lubricate and tighten
• Monitor equipment and process performance and correct /raise issues before they become problem

What you’ll need to be successful in the role

• Good communicator with ability to understand instructions
• Previous experience in an FMCG or related company
• Food hygiene certificate
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desirable to demonstrate basic level of vocational learning ability.
• Experience of SAP process order management and automated data collection systems i.e. SCADA, OEE, SPC

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods.