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Process Operative

Locations:
Tewkesbury

Hours:
37.5 hours per week

Salary:
Starting at £12.87 p/hour
Progress to £14.81 p/hour

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

* This physical role involves working both outside on the tanker bays and within the production areas to oversee and facilitate the loading and unloading of bulk products in a safe and hygienic manner, ensuring compliance with all customer, company and industry standards

* The cleaning of silo and vessels and the organisation of silo plans in order to maximise productivity and usage of available storage

* To liaise with tanker drivers and third parties, working in collaboration with other departments to ensure clear communication and an efficient work flow, while maintaining a high standard of quality throughout the production process

* Preparing and operating a variety of machinery and equipment in a safe manner, protecting both your own and your colleague’s health and safety, in accordance with environmental standards to reduce wastage wherever possible

* Safely dealing with chemicals, and adherence to COSHH, HACPP and all company procedures, policies and standards; particularly the company’s Health & Safety Policy Statement

* Working in a flexible and pro-active manner to ensure all business needs are met, striving to meet and exceed KPIs as directed by the management team

* Maintaining excellent hygiene standards both in the workplace and with regards to personal hygiene

* Training, coaching and mentoring other team members and completing any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or manager

* To train and cover any other supporting roles as per the needs of the business

Skills:

* The ability to study and pass a minimum of Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 HACCP; training and understand a hands-on technical role

* Demonstrate effective communication including dealing directly with other departments, management and co-workers in a positive manner; maintaining high levels of commitment and motivation

* An eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision, being methodical with strong analytical skills, and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.

* A pro-active and practical approach to problem solving coupled with excellent time management, demonstrating the ability to effectively work alone using your initiative; and as part of a wider team

* Comfortable with tight deadlines, and the flexibility to work varying shifts

* Experience of the dairy industry or similar food processing team

* Knowledge of HACCP, food production procedures and/or COSHH

If you would like to be considered for this position please call Jade on (phone number removed).

Just at the moment, we are seeing a massive upturn in applications. Please be aware that more than ever we are needing to shortlist heavily and that it may not be possible for us to come back to you if your details do not match the needs of our client on this vacancy.

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