POSITION Milk Intake Operative DEPARTMENT Milk Intake/Process and Standardisation SITE Artigarvan REPORTING TO Production Supervisors HOURS 40.25 Hours/Week (Working a 4-on-4-off 24 hr shift System) THE ROLE Working under the instruction of the Area Manager/Supervisor, this is an Operative role for the Milk Intake/Process and Standardisation Team with responsibility for supporting a busy production environment ensuring production operations and processes are carried out in-line with Corporate, Quality and Health & Safety standards. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensuring that production operations are conducted in adherence to all company standards for Hygiene, Health and Safety and workplace cleanliness Inspection of incoming supplies that are needed in production areas Completes pre-operational checks on all equipment before starting a process. Collects all samples and checks components of raw materials and finished product in accordance with published SOPs. Operates equipment and machinery in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures, making corrections as required based on system/operational monitoring information Monitors and documents production, chemical, maintenance and cleaning processes, informing the Production Manager/Supervisor of any issues or concerns. Completes all work instructions, production, quality, safety and hygiene logs accurately and in a timely manner Complete all work instructions & records for quality, safety and hygiene logs accurately. Provide cover for other departments as required. This will include night shift if the cover is required for Milk Processing. Undertaking any other duties as required in delivering effective/efficient milk production Ensure that cleaning operations are conducted in adherence to all company standards for Hygiene, Health and Safety and workplace cleanliness. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Candidates should possess proven experience and knowledge in the following areas: Essential: Working on your own Initiative defining, planning and managing your workload Attention to detail ensuring accuracy of information and process Report Completion (i.e. Work completion records and Handover documentation) Recording and analysing data IT skills Microsoft packages/Scada Systems Desirable: Relevant experience within a similar food manufacturing environment QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should possess the following qualifications: Essential: Secondary level education to include Mathematics and English Desirable: GSCE or equivalent level in English and Mathematics Food Safety/Hygiene qualification