Arla Foods
Production Operative
36.6k per annum (starting salary)
Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy
About the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Lockerbie site for a Production Operative operator to join our Block-former department on a full time and permanent basis. With significant investment taking place at our Lockerbie, this is a perfect time to join an expanding team allowing you opportunity to progress your career within the dairy industry.
We offer a competitive salary (starting from 36.6k pa) benefits package including pension and the opportunity to work with a market leading company that encourages internal promotion.
Reporting into the Shift Team Leader, you will be required to work a rotating shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts where you will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic dairy products.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
As a Production Operative you will effectively run Production and Packing lines by using production IT systems. You will be sampling and testing finished product and use these results to optimise process.
The successful candidate will monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems. They will also ensure that a high standard of Quality and Health and Safety is maintained including compliance with Arla and customer procedures.
You will perform quality checks on our finished product whilst also dealing with paperwork and maintaining production reporting systems.
Who are you?
- The ideal candidate will have some experience of process control systems, have a mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills, would be an advantage.
- A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative under pressure.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene would be preferable, although the appropriate training will be provided.
- Have a very flexible attitude to hours of work which include weekend, shift working on a rota basis and holiday cover.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual pay review.
- Employer pension matched up to 6%.
- Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range.
- Free on-site parking.
- On-site canteen.
If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods.
