Operator Frontline - Operations
ARLA, Kettleholm, Dumfries and Galloway
Operator Frontline - Operations
Salary Not Specified
ARLA, Kettleholm, Dumfries and Galloway
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d54fb61ade304db3beab1f34ea0dfd59
Full Job Description
- 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
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., - 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
Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range - Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
- Free on-site parking
- On-site canteen
- Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas! Things We'd Love To Tell You About Arla
- 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.
- 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.
- We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world's most iconic butter brands.
- We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe. If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels. We have a purpose for Good At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
- Competitive salary with annual pay review
- Employer pension matched up to 6%