About the job
Working a 4 on, 4 off 12 hour shift pattern (days only) a hand stacker/hygiene operative will have the responsibility for the following duties:
1. Manual stacking of 25kg bags on pallets ready for dispatch (when running the 25kg bagging machine)
2. Prepare & dispatch pallets of demineralized ‘dry blend’ permeate powder to the expected quality standards, ensuring department KPIs are met
3. As a Hygiene Operator, work across all of the production areas and be responsible for ensuring that all machines and the actual building fabric meet strict standards of hygiene
4. Perform scheduled daily cleaning tasks, but also use own initiative to raise and complete additional cleaning tasks to strive for continuous improvement of standards
5. Record & Report Process Deviations to the Team Leader, especially relating to hygiene standards
6. Make suggestions on how hygiene standards can be improved by engineering out common deviations
7. Work with engineering and other members of the team to reduce lost time due to breakdowns
8. Maintain a safe working environment by raising near misses, risk observations, environmental observations and behavioural safety observations
9. Contribute to completion of risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
10. Complete mandatory and job required training courses so that skills are kept up to date.
What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role
11. Ambition & drive
12. We need people who can demonstrate good levels of numeracy and literacy and have a sound technical understanding
13. Previous experience within the dairy industry or chilled food manufacturing would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
14. You must be able to work on your own initiative, have strong team working skills and a flexible attitude to work
Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla
15. We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
16. We experimented with bio powered trucks (google it- you won’t regret it), and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy. All as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change.
17. We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
18. We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.
Please apply below or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods