Arla Foods are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Production Operative to join our team at our Lockerbie Dairy. The ideal candidate will join the team as a Fresh Milk Operator working a rolling shift pattern of 12 hour shifts, working 4 on, 4 off with 2 days and 2 nights.
Ideally the candidate will have excellent communication skills, a good understanding of process flow, mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills along with high levels of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to change and problem solving.
About the job
* As a Production Operator you will be assisting with the efficient running of the packing lines in Production area within a busy milk production and packing site.
* To contribute to the quality and technical areas in the Production team to enable it to produce the highest quality milk products in a reliable and cost effective way.
* Effectively run Production and Packing lines by using production IT systems.
* Perform simple maintenance tasks.
* Monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems.
* Ensure that a high standard on Quality and Health and Safety is maintained including compliance with Arla and customer procedures.
* Finished product quality checks.
Who are you?
* Ideally the candidate will have some experience of process control / packing systems, have a mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene would be preferable, although the appropriate training will be provided.
* Be numerate and deal with paperwork, data entry systems including SIC, SAP, MDE, OEE Database and completing production logs.
* Be a proactive team player contributing to problem solving for continuous improvement.
* Have a very flexible attitude to hours of work which include weekend, shift working on a rota basis and holiday cover.
* You must be a strong communicator, who is able to prioritise tasks in a timely and organised manner and contribute to regular department meetings.
If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods.
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