Multi-Skilled Operative - Extruder Operator in Poole

At Ryvita, we’re proud to be a 100-year-old brand with a brilliant heritage — and products that taste just as good today as they did a century ago, thanks to the amazing people who make it all happen. Our home is in Poole, and we also have a manufacturing site in Bardney, where we lovingly bake every single Ryvita crispbread and, for our sister business, craft the delicious Dorset Cereals that so many people enjoy every morning.

We’re a friendly, passionate team that supports each other to do our very best — because we believe Ryvita should be a great place to work as well as a great brand. The way we work matters just as much as the results we achieve. Whether we’re dreaming up new products or working hard to get them onto shelves, we care deeply about doing things the right way.

Every day brings something different — and that’s exactly how we like it! We embrace challenges, roll up our sleeves, and use our collective talents to find smart solutions together.

Overview Of Role

Location: Poole

We are on the lookout for a Multi‑Skilled Operative – Extruder Operator to join our friendly team at Ryvita. As part of the ABF group, we have ambitious plans for growth over the next 5 years and we need someone with the drive and passion to help us get there. The core focus of this role is to take ownership of the safe, smooth and efficient operation of machinery within the Bakery and to operate equipment within the agreed parameters and Bakery targets. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for responsibility in setting up and operating extruders, producing high quality Crackerbread.

Key Accountabilities

• To operate machinery to agreed parameters
• To work to Bakery Standard Operating Procedures
• To demonstrate Personal Accountability within the site and ensure that all Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met
• To ensure at all times safe working practices or reports unsafe acts or conditions
• Responsible for adhering to safe systems of work processes and acting in a safe manner to protect the health and safety of yourself and others at all times
• Follow all Quality systems and procedures to ensure our products meet food safety (HACCP), legal and customer requirements as well as maintaining external standards eg BRC, IFS, Femas

Once trained as an Extruder Operator, you will be responsible for the following key accountabilities:

• Set up the extruder for the correct recipe and monitor the extrusion process, adjusting the product and baking controls where necessary
• Conduct all necessary checks during the extrusion process and record them on relevant paperwork
• Rectifying simple extruder operational faults and report more complex faults to Team Leader and Engineering Team
• Develop a thorough understanding of the extrusion process and equipment to enhance performance and reduce waste
• Follow the safety procedures and respond appropriately to any emergency situations

The Right Person

If you share our values: Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork

And You Have The Following Skills And Experiences

• Understands the Bakery process and is able to support and prioritise in a challenging and busy environment
• Able to make sound and timely operational decisions within Bakery Operations and understands when to lift
• Risk identification in relation of HSE or Food Safety
• Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues in all departments across the Poole site

We Can Offer

• Bonus Scheme – up to 5% team bonus
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities – ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development
• Group Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking