Production Operator - Oswestry

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy sector is seeking Production Operatives for their cheese packaging site in Oswestry. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in the efficiency of the packing lines, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. This permanent position offers a 3 on, 3 off shift pattern, supported training, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%

On-site gym

On-site canteen

EV car parking

Discounted on-site staff shop

Cheese hamper for staff at Christmas

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn further skills and adhere to food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental procedures are followed and records maintained.
• Effectively run Packing lines using production IT systems.
• Maintain strict Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Ambition

Drive

Teamwork

Attention to Quality

Job description

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Arla Foods Oswestry are looking for Production Operatives to join the team on a permanent basis. You will play a pivotal role in assisting with the efficient running of the packing lines in the production area within a cheese packaging site.

At our Arla Oswestry site we pack circa 79,000 tonnes or cheese annually, 1620 tonnes per week.

This includes supplying branded products like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro, along with private label to Waitrose, M&S, Asda and Aldi!

About the job

The successful candidate will work a 3 on, 3 off 12 hours shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts. They will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the Production team to enable it to produce the highest quality cheese products in a reliable and cost effective way. Duties will include:

• Ensure departmental procedures are followed and records are maintained
• Effectively run Packing lines by using production IT systems
• Perform simple maintenance tasks
• Maintain strict Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards within the department
• Monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems
• Reporting safety issues to maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings
• Actively promote communication links and good working relationships with colleagues

What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role

• Ambition & drive
• Previous experience working within a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience with food safety regulations and practices would be beneficial but not essential
• All training and support will be provided during your induction period
• A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative
• You’re as serious about quality as we are – and ready to work hard to achieve it
• A good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills
• 23 days Holiday
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• On-site gym
• On-site canteen
• EV car parking
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
• Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

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

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

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