Process Operator - Packing in Melton Mowbray

Long Clawson Dairy (Clawson Farms) is based in Long Clawson (LE14 4PJ) and offers a salary of £12.85 per hour plus great benefits. The hours are day shift, Monday to Friday, full time from 6:15am to 3:00pm, totalling 40 hours per week.

We are a truly unique business! Our award-winning cheese is considered a national treasure, and we have over a hundred years of cheesemaking experience. Our Protected Designation of Origin Stilton is a British heritage brand to be truly proud of. Our people are experts in their craft – they care passionately about what they do, have great integrity, constantly innovate and stick together.

We are now seeking a number of Process Operators to join the Clawson family on a part-time basis, situated in the picturesque village of Long Clawson, just 6 miles from Melton Mowbray. All training will be given; however, if you have experience of working in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment, this would be an advantage.

What you’ll do:

• Working as part of a small team, you will be operating the packing lines, taking our heritage brand cheeses such as Clawson Farm Stilton or Rutland Red, and preparing and then packing.
• You will be operating machinery, using new systems and ways of working, and you will be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues.

Our values and what you will be doing:

• Innovation: Undertake relevant training as and when required. Report problems or issues as they arise, which may impact on product quality or production activities.
• Passion: Responsible as part of a team for the production and collating of all products in a well-presented manner in line with customer specifications. Perform functions in line with training and work instructions.
• We Care: Ensure Health & Safety procedures, Quality/Hygiene standards and Company Rules/Procedures are adhered to at all times. Ensure all records where required are completed accurately. Timely and accurate cleaning of the line and end of day dismantling and cleaning of equipment, tools and work area where appropriate.
• Togetherness: Working as part of a small team, supporting your colleagues. Undertake relevant training as and when required. Show respect for colleagues, customers and the environment.
• Integrity: Be responsible for and ensure product quality is maintained in accordance with quality standards. Take personal responsibility for own actions and respectfully challenge others where appropriate. Behave in an honest, industrious and uncomplicated way.

What are we looking for?

• Industrious and able to work under pressure.
• Good level of fitness - able to lift weights of up to 20kg and push/pull weights of up to 1000kg, in accordance with manual handling training.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (to be achieved within 6 months).
• Adaptable/flexible to meet requirements and demands of production and seasonal fluctuations.
• English speaking at basic level.
• Quality focused.
• Dexterous.
• Desirable: Food/process manufacturing background.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension Scheme.
• Company Profit Related Bonus.
• Life Assurance.
• Clawson Connect (Rewards and savings portal).
• Plus many others.