Production Operator

Kerry Group plc; Burnley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading taste and nutrition company is seeking a Production Operator for their Padiham site. This full-time role involves monitoring production processes, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates will possess strong numeracy skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a dedicated team environment. Benefit from a supportive workplace, including a cycle to work scheme, and contribute to sustainable products used by billions.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive team

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Annual volunteering day

Christmas party and various site events

Kerry share plan available

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and communication skills are essential.
• Must be computer literate, particularly with MS Excel and Word.
• Forklift experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust plant settings according to production specifications.
• Assist with maintenance tasks and replenish stocks for production.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Ability to work in a team

Health and safety awareness

Proactiveness

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

SAP

Job description

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Requisition ID: 59613
Position Type: FT Permanent
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About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Production Operatorin your Kerry site in Padiham, Co. Lancashire.

It is a full-time, permanent position. Core hours of work are 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Where will you work?

At our Kerry site in Padiham we develop, manufacture and supply variety of infused oils and fats, such as a chili and garlic oils. As a small yet dedicated team, we are proud to be a part of a global leader in the taste and nutrition industry.

As the Production Operator, you will be involved in day-to-day operations on the site, monitoring and adjusting plant and equipment through all stages of the production process. You will also follow Health and Safety standards and cooperate with your colleague to create a safe work environment.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities as aProduction Operatorwill include:

• Performing production and maintenance tasks related to plant setup, change, and shutdown to meet product specifications and minimize downtime.
• Assisting with shift administration, including daily production records
• Reporting any issues on the site to a line manager.
• Replenishing stocks, such as raw materials, labels, and packaging, to ensure continuous production.
• Monitoring and adjusting plant settings according to product work instructions.
• Conduct production processes in line with quality control and HACCP requirements, including visual inspections and sampling.
• Completing paperwork and inputting data into the company system.
• Following due-diligence tasks specified by product requirements (e.g., CCPs, temperature control, weight sampling).
• Maintaining cleanliness through Clean As You Go and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensuring plant and equipment remain contamination-free and reporting any issues.
• Adhering to BRC Quality Standards, HACCP procedures, and Safe Operating Practices.
• Reporting safety concerns promptly to the line manager.

What do you need to be successful?

• Good numeracy and communication skills.
• Computer literate – MS Excel, Word; SAP will be used.
• Ability to work both in a team and on your own.
• Able to cooperate with other teams.
• Able to follow health and safety standard and raise any issues to a team leader attention.
• Honest and proactive.
• Previous forklift experience – beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive and supportive team.
• Safe and welcoming environment.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Various event on the site, like Christmas party.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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