Production Operator in Ditchingham

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson’s UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operator at our Crisp Malt, Ditchingham location.

Job Purpose

The role of the production operator is to support the wider production team in producing quality malted ingredients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Health & Safety of yourself and colleagues is always maintained by following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing of correct PPE as required.
• Reporting of Accidents, Near Misses and Hazards.
• Operation of plant equipment to optimum levels of performance to deliver the production schedule.
• Operation of plant and equipment to transfer grain between production stages, Steeping, Germination and Kilning.
• Ensure that Production Process cards are followed as per recipe and document process data.
• Work closely with the engineering department to report faults and the timely repair to minimise production lost time by supporting the operation of the companies CMMS.
• Carry out daily and routine sampling, including visual inspection and moisture content analysis of grain at each stage of the process and accurately documented.
• Take necessary actions as required to maintain product quality, ensuring that any actions are documented as required.
• Plant hygiene is maintained to meet food safety and company HACCP plans.
• Maintain production areas to required level of hygiene standards.
• Carry out day to day cleaning duties associated with the role such as sweeping and pressure washing.
• Ensure that cleaning documents are completed as required.
• Perform consistently and efficiently to ensure you and the production team deliver quality products, safely and to specification.
• Work as part of a team to support the day to day running of the production department.
• Training to be undertaken as required to fulfil the role as identified by the business.
• Operators are to be multi skilled across the production plants ensuring business contingency at all times.
• Carry out reasonable requests within your capability.

General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity, and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
• To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
• To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice.
• Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace.
• Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager.
• Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.
• To promote the company, its values, and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Essential Qualities and Behaviours We’re Looking For

• Commitment to help shape our company.
• Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings.
• Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn.
• Be resilient, adaptable to change and have the grit to learn from mistakes.

Values

• Take Pride
• Be Supportive
• Be Curious
• Trust and Be Trusted
• Pass it on Better

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience in a factory environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work within a fast‑paced environment to ensure process timings and quality requirements consistently met.
• Able to work on a rotating shift basis.

Desirable

• Food or Malting production experience.

What We Can Offer You

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday (22 days for shift workers, inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension Scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Shared parental leave.
• Company sick pay.
• Volunteer day off per year.
• Long service awards.
• Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance programme.
• Access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online.