Production Operator (Weekend Nightshift)

Fane Valley Cooperative Society Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable food processing cooperative in Northern Ireland is seeking a Production Operator for the Weekend Nightshift, responsible for maintaining quality and hygiene standards while running production machinery. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume food processing and be able to work independently. The role offers a comprehensive healthcare plan and company pension.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Company Pension

Health and Well Being programme

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hygiene and quality policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the working environment.
• Operate packing machines and assist in production.
• Perform production line changeovers as instructed.
• Safely operate machinery and prepare for production.

Skills

Production experience

Ability to work on own initiative

Spoken and written English

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Reach truck licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Production Operator (Weekend Nightshift)

Responsibilities

• Comply with Quality policy concerning Hygiene and Good Manufacturing practice (GMP), with timely completion of all food safety & quality record/equipment checks;
• Maintain a clean working environment by cleaning as you go and ensure that the Production Line is free from rubbish for the next production day;
• Running of the packing machines and assisting in production when and where directed;
• Carry out a Production Line changeover when instructed to do so by your Production Team Leader / Miller;
• Operate machinery safely and effectively;
• Ensure quick preparation for production and secure all required materials to support the Production Line.

The Person

• Previous production experience in a high-volume food processing environment;
• Ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision;
• A high standard of spoken and written English.

Preference

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate;
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation;
• Lean Manufacturing experience;
• Reach truck/counterbalance forklift licence.

Normal working pattern is Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6.00pm to 6.00am.

In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being programme.

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