Process Operator

SEDAMYL UK LIMITED; Selby (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service benefit

Healthcare scheme

Company pension

Pasta club

Free secure car parking

Uniform laundry service

Job summary

SEDAMYL UK LIMITED is seeking several Process Operators to join our rapidly expanding processing plant, manufacturing alcohol, starch, gluten, and glucose syrups. Our facility is highly automated, using SCADA systems and operating 24/7.

You will be responsible for the effective running and monitoring of a designated plant, ensuring continuous production, quality tests, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food/drink manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on with ability to prioritise tasks and work unsupervised.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts on day/night rotation.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing/manufacturing plant safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of the process.
• Monitor and control plant and utilities; adjust to maintain product flow.
• Retrieve samples and test to ensure products meet specifications.
• Take remedial action if products fail specs and reanalyse.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP) and accurate paperwork.
• Maintain stock of chemicals used in manufacturing processes.
• Carry out routine and non-routine cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene.
• Assist maintenance with preventative, predictive and reactive activities.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Hands-on approach

Independent worker

Team player

Work at height

Communication skills

Basic computing

Manual handling 25kg

Job description

Role Purpose

We are seeking several Process Operators to join our rapidly expanding processing plant, manufacturing alcohol, starch, gluten, and glucose syrups. Our production facility is highly automated, using Scada systems, operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. You will be responsible for the effective running and monitoring of one of our designated manufacturing/processing plants, to ensure the continuous flow of the production process.

Responsibilities include -

• Operating processing/manufacturing plant, safely and efficiently according to procedure to ensure continuity of the process
• The monitoring and control of all plant and utility operations, making any necessary adjustments to ensure seem product flow
• Retrieving samples and conducting tests to ensure product meets specification requirements
• Taking remedial action when product fails to meet specifications requirements and reanalyse
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and applicable programs (e.g., HACCP) and ensuring all paperwork/documentation is accurately recorded
• Ensuring at all chemicals required in the manufacturing process are topped up and restocked as required
• Ensuring good hygiene practices are adhered to by carrying out both routine and non-routine cleaning tasks
• Assist the maintenance department with preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance activities

Skills & Knowledge

• Previous experience gained within a food/drink manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach and ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to work alone, unsupervised, for long periods
• Be a flexible team member
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Capable of lifting heavy goods of up to 25kg of manual handing equipment
• Be able to work 12 hour shifts on days/nights rotation (Pitsman Shift) - 6am - 6pm/6pm/6am

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary - £37,736k following successful probation with potential to increase based on technical skills and performance
• Death in Service benefit - 4 x salary
• Healthcare scheme available after successful probation
• Appropriate PPE and workwear are provided
• Company pension - employee 5%, employer 6%
• Lavazza coffee machines free for staff use
• Pasta club
• Free secure car parking
• Upgraded on-site shower and changing facilities
• Upgraded canteen facilities
• Uniform laundry service provided