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Arla Foods
Production Operative (Cheese)
Arla Foods, Taw Valley, EX20 2DA
About the job
Arla Foods Taw Valley are looking for a responsible Production Operative who is interested in embracing a new challenge with a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Cheese Production team at our Taw Valley Creamery.
We are looking for somebody who is highly motivated with great communicating skills, who is happy to work within a small team and critical department of the business.
Main duties to include:
As a Production Operative, you will be reporting into the Operations Team Leader playing a lead role within the department, overseeing the cheese making process and fixing any process failures. This role will be working a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, which will include 12 hour shifts.
Key responsibilities
* Responsible for supporting resolving day-to-day production issues & making process equipment available for maintenance.
* Completing daily cleaning of equipment – draining table, salting table & floors during the washdown process.
* Replenish cultures on a daily basis & complete stock take on a weekly basis to ensure correct quantity is available.
* Responsible for placing culture delivery’s in correct locations ( freezers & fridges) & recording data on spreadsheet.
* Monitor and record freezer temperatures & complete audits to ensure department KPI’s are achieved and that any deviations from standard are recorded and communicated to the Operations Team Leader.
* Work closely with maintenance and other members of the team to ensure lost time due to breakdowns is minimized.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
* Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
* Free on-site parking
* On-site canteen
* Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!
If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods
Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels
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