Production Operator Bottling

AAK; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job description

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

AAK International (Hull)

AAK International is in the heart of an area enjoying significant redevelopment and investment. The Port of Hull is being established as a world-class center for renewable energy and manufacturing, and at AAK we feel proud to be part of this important industrial renaissance for Yorkshire. We operate the UK’s largest refinery for edible oils and fats at our King George Dock site, and supply ingredients and finished products to businesses in the food manufacturing, baking, foodservice, and retail sectors. We enjoy working closely with customers to co-develop bespoke products, in our well-equipped Customer Innovation Center.

About The Role

Reporting to the Production Shift Manager, the aim of the role is to deliver the product of the right quality, at the right time, in the right quantity for the right cost in a safe and effective manner. This is an operator role and will be part of our Bottling department, the role will operate on a 2 shift pattern (mornings and afternoons).

Main Responsibilities Will Include

1. The safe operation of equipment by participating in risk assessments for area of responsibility, keeping areas clean and tidy and ensuring that operations are carried out according to the relevant SOP’s and safe working procedures.
2. The set-up and operation of the line to the correct standards through adherence to SOP’s, maintenance of line throughput's to correct standards and ensuring general maintenance and hygiene standards of equipment are upheld.
3. Completion of actions derived from the identification of line losses – to identify equipment and line losses, identify improvements and participate in Continuous Improvement activity.
4. Adhere to relevant procedures to ensure successful completion of maintenance duties and changeovers.
5. As part of a team of operators, deliver the production plan.

About You

1. Previous experience in a similar role.
2. Food industry experience would be desirable.
3. Good knowledge of Food hygiene and Health and Safety.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Excellent team player.
6. Good problem solving skills with a flexible and reliable approach to work.
7. Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

In return AAK offer:

1. 10% non-contribution pension.
2. Bonus scheme.
3. UK Healthcare scheme.
4. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
5. Group life cover.
6. Group income protection scheme.
7. Ride2Work scheme.

Salary = £31,074 (incl shift allowance)

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

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