Site Operative

Archer Daniels Midland; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Corby is looking for a Site Operative to support the milling team in achieving production goals focused on health, safety, and quality standards. This shift-based role is essential in maintaining the milling operations efficiently, including adherence to KPIs and thorough communication across departments. Candidates should have GCSEs in maths, science, and English, problem-solving skills, and experience in food or manufacturing. The role includes a shift pattern with days and nights, offering a robust training program.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft applications is preferred.
• Education requirement includes GCSEs in key subjects.
• Experience in food or manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Follow processes for food safety and product quality.
• Complete cleaning and hygiene schedules as required.
• Maintain focus on milling KPI targets like throughput.
• Perform laboratory testing to maintain quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with all departments.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Good time management

Mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with common Microsoft Applications

Education

GSCE educated, grade C or above in mathematics, science and English

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Operative in Corby, UK. The main purpose of this role is to support the site milling team to achieve production requirements including a high standard of health & safety, food safety, high quality (to include minimal waste) and cost control. The longer-term purpose is to gain the skills to be able to fulfill the role of a Miller in the future. The position is based on a shift system of four on/four off which is two days & two nights. The position reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Working safely at all times with particular focus on adhering to ADM life critical standards.
• Carefully following procedures that help to ensure high standards of food safety and product quality.
• Completion of cleaning and hygiene requirements as per the allocated schedule.
• Maintain a high focus on milling KPI targets (e.g. - wheat extraction, maximise throughput & minimise downtime).
• Laboratory testing of wheat and flour samples to ensure high quality standards.
• Effective communication with all departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Accurate completion of all relevant paperwork.
• Production planning.
• Efficient supervision of mill machinery.
• Completion of any identified training and development programmes (e.g., the 7 NABIM exams).
• Weighbridge operations when required.
• Lone working is required on night and weekend shifts.

After successful completion of induction training the successful candidate will be working on a shift Rota on 4 days on 4 days off repeating pattern. These are either day shift, 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours, or night shift, from 18:00 hours to 06:00 hours. These shifts will be spent either covering as a mill technician, routine work on mill maintenance days, or any other task to enable the milling operation to meet the requirements of the business.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with common Microsoft Applications.
• GSCE educated, with grade C or above (or equivalent) in mathematics, science and English.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good time management.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Previous experience within the food or manufacturing industry.

About the Company

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com, At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.