We are currently recruiting for a leading and prestigious company based in Bury St Edmunds who work with the livestock farm industry, due to their continued growth and development they are seeking to employ a Process Operator to start asap.
Permanent role
Very competitive salary offered.
Hours – 42 hours per week (on a 12hr continental shift pattern covering 7 days a week).
The production operative reports directly to the shift Supervisor and provides support on a day-to-day basis by ensuring management systems are complied with particularly in the key areas of Health, Safety, Quality and Environment.
Purpose of the role and responsibilities.
To contribute to the manufacturing output by running the blend and press plants.
To monitor and maintain quality standards at optimum output.
To ensure that safe working practices are implemented.
To utilise plant to achieve efficient use of resources.
To attend to the data transfer required for OEE, SAP and other production records.
To keep the mill clean and tidy and adopt good 5S working practices.
Be proactive in raising concerns.
Working as part of the Mill Shift Production team, working across all production disciplines.
To undertake maintenance tasks within specified level of competence.
Ensure all activities are within Health and Safety Regulations and Environmental Procedures.
Role Requirements
Previous experience in the industry or similar production/manufacturing environment
Team Player, Can do attitude, Self-Motivated
Good communicator, ability to communicate at different levels
Some knowledge of plant processes
Good problem solving skills
Experience in fast moving automated production environment - 5 years
Must be able to demonstrate good working knowledge of company management systems.
Must hold a valid driving licence.
Good level of literacy and numeracy is required Ability to interpret quality and production data
Useful • RTITB FLT • Experience operating presses or extruders producing pig, poultry specialist diets and pet food components
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics).
Private Medical Insurance.
Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions). Life assurance.
Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business.
Cycle to work scheme, B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online