Production Operator

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 EDME, Mistley location.

Job Purpose

The Production Operator is responsible for running the Production Lines, producing finished goods; raw materials, bespoke mixes or internal products meeting the required specification for each product.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the line is running at optimum production speed and ensure the product is made to a good standard, whilst assisting in the assembly and packing of a variety of goods.
• Work well with the production planners and other operators to ensure products are made and delivered on time.
• Ensure compliance to Health and Safety regulations/procedures are always kept.
• Ensure production area is clean and tidy and complies with Health and Safety and Food Regulations, whilst adhering to the clean as you go policy.
• Report any breaches in EDME procedures to your line manager as soon as possible to ensure EDME requirements and legal requirements are met.
• Work with the production manager and supervisors to perform cleaning tasks around site as required.
• Report any Hazards, Near Misses and Unsafe conditions when any are found to your production supervisor.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed correctly and records are maintained to comply with Company Policy and Regulations.
• Work with production supervisors; production manager and production assistant to make sure all necessary training is carried out.
• Making sure Food Safety Quality Checks are carried out in a timely manner and adhering to Company Policy and Procedures.

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 or Group Health and Safety Manager.
• Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.
• To promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Essential Qualities and Behaviours We’re Looking For

• Passionate about our brand, purpose and values.
• Self-motivated and driven to continually support a positive workplace culture.
• Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn.
• Be resilient, adaptable to change and work under time critical deadlines at times.
• Have strong communication skills to communicate and build good working relationships with team members.

Values

• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values.

Take Pride

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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Food Manufacturing knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others, or without supervision.

Desirable

• Reach truck licence.
• Computer skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Manual Handling training.

What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holiday. (22 days for 12 hour shift workers).
• 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.