Skilled Operator - Fulfilment

About the Position

Join the paw-some team at Rud’s Kitchen, part of Butternut Box, where we cook up tails of success and wagging tails 🐾. We\’re looking for hardworking dog lovers (and animals) to join our manufacturing team in Blyth, Doncaster. This role is typically known as a Machine Operator / Machine Technician / Manufacturing Technician, but we call it a Skilled Operator.

Wages & Hours

Competitive hourly wage of £12.84 plus a 10% shift premium (£14.12). Base salary is £27,468 with a 10% increase (£30,215) for overtime. This is a full‑time permanent contract with a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation that includes a mix of days and some weekend working. Regular shift days are 7 am–7 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Be fully trained to operate a variety of machines such as our case erector, case sealer and PPT’s
• Unpack, pack, load and unload boxes and finished goods, monitoring the fulfilment lines
• Lead by example, acting as a role model for the general operators
• Complete general tasks such as waste processing and order packing
• Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators
• Work in a safe way following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times
• Maintain general facility hygiene – floors, walls and conveyors
• Be humble in work duties, being open to jump in the production area or carry out warehouse duties to help the wider team
• Conduct quality checks ensuring that we meet product specifications
• Previous machine operative experience in a food fulfilment environment is desirable
• Strong knowledge of heavy‑duty and high‑speed machinery
• Excellent knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations
• Working level of speaking English
• Ability to read English
• Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers)
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment
• Comfortable working in an environment that processes raw protein (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)
• Committed to food quality
• A supportive & helpful team member
• Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours)*
• 39 hours of pre‑booked paw days to support good wellbeing and self‑care*
• Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development
• Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover
• Discounted Gym membership with MyGymDiscounts to stay fit and healthy
• Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay‑day pizza
• Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi‑vis)
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space
• Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box
• Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch‑making facilities and large screen TVs
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay‑day pizzas)
• Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes
• Be part of an energetic and high‑performing team
• Refer a friend bonus of up to £500
• Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging

Important Information

• This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster (just off the junction of A1(M) and A614 Hill Top Roundabout, Blyth S81 8HG)
• We don’t use external recruitment agencies for assistance on roles
• We aim to respond to all applicants personally, but due to the high volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone
• We welcome candidates from under‑represented groups and are committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace
• At Butternut, we are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values.