Whey Process Department Operator - Lockerbie

Reporting to the Cheese and Whey Process Team Leader requirements of the role will include:-

• Running process operations and understanding control measures - Membrane Filtration, Pasteurisation, Separation, tanker loading


• Day to day data gathering / checking and sample testing


• Ensuring production plans are completed on time, carrying out corrective actions as appropriate


• Ensuring high standards of Food Safety, Quality and Health & Safety are maintained including compliance to "MO"


• Providing support to the Team Leader and Specialist when required


• Highlighting issues that will affect daily plans, working with the maintenance department to overcome obstacles and implement recovery plans


• Working using own initiative under pressure with minimum supervision


• Be a proactive team player contributing to continuous improvement and demonstrating Lean principles for example problem solving, DRMs and 5S


• Have a very flexible attitude to hours of work which include weekend, shift working on a rota basis and holiday cover.


• Ensures a safe, clean and good working environment utilising 5S principles


• Build a good working relationship with multiple external customers.


Hours of work include weekend and shift working on a rota basis. Current 24hr - 7day shift pattern operating.

An excellent opportunity has arisen in our Whey Process department. The opportunity will be grade 2 level and allow the successful candidate to learn a new skill in a processing environment. Ideally the candidate will have some experience of process control systems, a mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills, would also be an advantage.

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?