Production Operator

Saputo Inc.; Burtersett; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Site bonus up to £500 per year

Full training

3% Employer Pension Contribution

Health cash plan

Thrive wellbeing app access

Discounted SDUK products

Free onsite parking

Volunteer day for charity

Staff Shop benefits

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is hiring a Production Operator at the Wensleydale Creamery site in Hawes, UK. You will support milk intake and other areas as needed, following SOPs, SSOW and site policies to achieve KPIs while maintaining high food safety standards.

You will work in a team, communicate effectively in English, and help ensure quality, safety and cost management across production shifts, including early starts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English (written and spoken).
• Able to follow basic instructions and standard procedures.
• Demonstrate numeracy and literacy as required for the role.
• Trained or experienced in basic Food Hygiene Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Site Policies and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Meet KPIs and food hygiene requirements.
• Carry out visual line quality checks against required standards.
• Report any food safety or health & safety non-conformances or behavioural issues to your line manager.
• Follow the Star Card and Food Safety Quality Card system and report H&S issues as required.
• Adhere to Clean as You Go practices and verify cleaning and sanitization chemicals are used correctly.
• Ensure cleaning is performed and verified during production at the end of the day.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken English to the team.

Skills

Manual handling

Written English

Numeracy

Literacy

Following instructions

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

As a Production Operator at Saputo's Wensleydale Creamery site in Hawes, you will be a key team member on site covering milk intake and other areas when required. You will be expected to follow best practice for Health & Safety, Quality, and Cost management while working as a team player.

• Following Standard Operating Procedures, Site Policies and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Meeting KPIs and food hygiene requirements
• Carrying out visual line quality checks against required standards
• Reporting any food safety and health & safety non-conformances or behavioural issues to your line manager
• Following the Star Card and Food Safety Quality Card system to report H&S issues: Two Star Cards per person per month are required and one Food Safety Cards per person per month is required
• Adhering to Clean as You Go practices in work area
• Ensuring and verifying all cleaning and sanitization chemicals are correct and used as per work instructions
• Ensuring cleaning is performed and verified during production at the end of the manufacturing day
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills and a solid level of written and spoken English
• Skilled and experienced in manual handling
• Able to follow basic instructions and adhere to standard procedures
• Able to demonstrate appropriate levels of numeracy and literacy as required for the role
• Trained or experienced in basic Food & Hygiene Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 (desirable)

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?, Saputo Dairy UK are the company behind Wensleydale cheese, and other iconic British dairy brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Davidstow - household names loved by millions.

Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative culture, where people are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality makes us a leader in the UK food industry.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process. NB: This role has been assessed and is not eligible for visa sponsorship, In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

The role is to work on a 5-week shift pattern in the milk reception area. Four of those weeks are 4 x 10 hour days. The fifth week is 5 x days on 'earlies'- working from 2am-10.30am. The role also includes working one weekend in five, in an 8-hour shift. Hourly Rate: £13.88 (equates to annual salary of £32,458 which includes additional pay for earlies and weekends).

• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Site bonus of up to £500 per year
• Full training and knowledge of our products
• Inclusive working environment
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Health cash plan
• Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
• Discounted SDUK branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
• Opportunities for progression within the UK