Production Operative
Advanced Proteins is the largest single site animal by-product and pet food ingredient supplier in the UK. Based at the state-of-the-art site in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. Our specialist products provide an essential protein source for key suppliers within the pet food industry.
Main duties & responsibilities:
To operate plant or machinery, which will include process lines / forklifts (Training will be provided to successful applicants)
Operating production line equipment
Reporting equipment faults
Ensure finished products are within specification
Monitoring the products and carrying out basic sampling tasks
Housekeeping
Driving different vehicles
Use of lifting equipment
Confined space entries
Ensuring health and safety guidance is followed
Ideal Applicants:
Experience within a manufacturing or processing industry and be used to working within a busy process environment.
Forklift truck driving or plant experience would be advantageous (training will be provided for suitable candidates)
Ability to work well with others is essential
Attention to detail.
Sound understanding of health and safety
Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer / held hand device
Working Hours:
Working hours are 42 hours per week (average) on a 3-on-3-off rolling shift pattern which will include night and weekend work. Hours of work are 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00.
Salary:
Starting rate of £13.50 per hour
Job Type:
Permanent, Full time.
Benefits.
Company pension.
On site, free parking.
Cycle to work scheme.