Hygiene Operator - Taw Valley Creamery
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Quality Assurance · Quality Control
In short
Arla Foods seeks a Hygiene Operator for their Taw Valley Creamery in Devon. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring product quality and food safety through diligent cleaning, issue resolution, and proactive safety measures in a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Escalate serious issues to the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.
- Make decisions to resolve day-to-day production issues.
- Work with engineering to reduce lost time due to breakdowns and ensure plant availability for maintenance.
- Contribute to problem-solving, continuous improvement activities, and CAPEX projects.
- Maintain a hygienic and food-safe environment for audits.
- Ensure departmental paperwork is accurately completed.
- Proactively maintain a safe working environment.
- Contribute to the completion of risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
Requirements
- Motivated team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail.
- Excellent attitude towards quality, food safety, and health and safety.
- Excellent IT skills, numeracy, and literacy.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related manufacturing/scientific environment is preferred but not essential.
Benefits
- Contribute to making food loved by millions.
- Join a friendly Ingredients Team.
- Be part of a high-performance team.
- Work on a 4 on 4 off 12hr shift basis.
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