4040 Production Operative
Based in Avonmouth, Plant-Ex ingredients in an international company specialising in the manufacture of Natural Food Ingredient Solutions, supplying across the globe either directly through our own facilities or through a number of selected distribution partners.
**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**- Full induction
- Annual bonus
- Christmas shut down
- Full PPE and uniform provided
- Free tea and coffee
- Free onsite parking
- Starting salary is £25,500 per annum with an additional 12% shift premium after 6 months service (equating to £28,560 per annum)
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Private healthcare scheme
- Clear development paths to promotion and progression
The main purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the production process. To ensure that all products are manufactured to the correct specifications. To comply with the company’s Health and Safety procedures and food safety standards.
The role is hard work & busy which helps the time pass quickly, but the work is not repetitive. Join us and be part of an international company keeping food manufacturers supplied with powdered Flavours, Natural Colours and Extracts.
THIS POSITION IS ON A 4 ON 4 OFF SHIFT PATTERN 06:00 - 18:30 AND 18:00 - 06:30
Main responsibilities- Run product on the SDT 15 and SDT 95
- Sieving product, filling and changing bags while minimising product spillage and contamination.
- Correctly labelling with product information, such as product name and batch number, provided by the product works order
- Prep and make slurries and ensure the raw material batch numbers are recorded correctly and the correct RM’s are used in the process
- Checking on Chilli to ensure pack sizes meet order requirements
- Complete blends and liquids when required
- Ensure that product is weighed to the required weight as accurately as possible.
- Ensure that all bags are clean and dust free before the product is palletised and stored. Once product has been placed on the pallet it is to be wrapped and stored correctly.
- Prepping bags so that you do not run out of bags for your shift
- "tap out" slurry mixes into clean IBC’s
- Set up piping and pump to tap out slurry.
- Read and follow product work orders accurately to ensure product is made to requirements.
- Maintain a clean and clear working environment for smooth flow of production.
- Attend to other machinery in the factory where required
- Keep your work area(s) clean and free of obstruction.
- Responsible for bringing to the attention of the shift supervisor any issues that arise during the shift.
- Immediatelyreport any slurry or product spillages to the supervisor.
- Follow reasonable instructions from your supervisor, who will delegate work to you and the rest of your team
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
No experience needed - we offer full training!
We are looking for driven people who want to get involved and succeed in our fast-paced company.
You need to have basic reading and writing skills for recording batch numbers, and basic computer skills for sending emails.
You need to be physically fit and be able to lift 25kg comfortably.
FLT licence would be an advantage but not necessary as the company will organise for you to be trained and certified.
We are looking for individuals with a problem solving and "can do attitude" - this team is one which gets things done.
Immediate start available.
You will need to be able to reliably commute to Avonmouth and be comfortable working day and night shifts on a rotation basis.
If you would like to become part of a team which has fun, works hard and is building a global brand - fantastic - we want you too! Please apply with your CV.