Process Operative 5336

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 email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee on 01453 755330.

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