Production Operator Refiners
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This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
Job Purpose and Impact
Are you looking to build a career in fooid manufacturing? We currently have an exciting ooportunity for a Production Operator to work as part of the manufacturing team to ensure the correct operation of the chocolate line and that all production is made within the manufacturing specifications within standard procedures & processes, employing Continuous Improvement techniques.
As part of the manufacturing team, you’ll operate pre-refiners and refiners to meet production specifications while following strict safety, food quality, and environmental standards. You’ll carry out process checks, maintain accurate records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Shifts are a 5 shift rota ( working 2 weekends out the 5) weekend only work 24 hours but paid for 40 hours.
- Saturday and Sunday 6pm-6am
- Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm
- Monday to Friday 6am-2pm
- Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm
- Monday to Friday 10pm-6am
Key Accountabilities
- To operation of pre refiners & refiners within production ensure refining specifications are met, employing standard procedures & processes, aligned to food safety, quality & environmental, health & safety standards, completing process parameter records accurately.
- Process checks to ensure compliance to all standards to be completed & recorded throughout process. A small amount of manual additions according to recipe specifications.
- Ensure all cleaning duties are carried and operate a clean as you go policy aligned to good manufacturing process.
- Participate in EHS and Food Safety activities on site (Audits, Safety Observations & reporting)
- Report all maintenance issues to the maintenance management system
- Comply with EHS, Hygiene, Food Safety and Allergen rules
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team & to take accountability for areas of responsibility
• Ability to work in a busy manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Safety mindset
Preferred Qualifications
• IT Literate
• Basic Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
• Basic English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
• Proven use of CI tools
Other Relevant Information
- Must have effective communication skills, be proactive, self-motivated, and flexible
- Should also have good problem solving skills
- Would be desirable to have experience within the food manufacturing environment
- Shift role, including weekend & night shifts
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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